Page last updated: 2024-10-30

lorazepam and Acathisia, Drug-Induced

lorazepam has been researched along with Acathisia, Drug-Induced in 18 studies

Lorazepam: A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Physostigmine was superior to lorazepam in controlling antimuscarinic delirium and agitation after bolus dosing, and control of delirium after a 4-h infusion."5.41A randomized trial comparing physostigmine vs lorazepam for treatment of antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) toxidrome. ( Baker, K; Heard, K; Janis, GC; Leonard, J; Mistry, RD; Ng, P; Wang, GS, 2021)
"Aripiprazole was dosed flexibly up to a maximum of 30 mg daily, based on tolerability and efficacy."2.73A prospective, open-label study of Aripiprazole mono- and adjunctive treatment in acute bipolar depression. ( Chriki, LS; Dunn, RT; Filkowski, MM; Ghaemi, SN; Stan, VA, 2008)
"The drop in the akathisia score from a pretreatment value of 1."2.66Treatment of akathisia with lorazepam. An open clinical trial. ( Bartels, M; Heide, K; Mann, K; Schied, HW, 1987)
"We report a case of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) withdrawal resulting in severe agitation, mental status changes, elevated blood pressure, and tachycardia hours after stopping chronic use of GHB."1.31Severe gamma-hydroxybutyrate withdrawal: a case report and literature review. ( Bania, TC; Craig, K; Gomez, HF; McManus, JL, 2000)

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (27.78)18.7374
1990's6 (33.33)18.2507
2000's3 (16.67)29.6817
2010's3 (16.67)24.3611
2020's1 (5.56)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Garel, N1
Joober, R1
Wang, GS1
Baker, K1
Ng, P1
Janis, GC1
Leonard, J1
Mistry, RD1
Heard, K1
Hardman, MI1
Sprung, J1
Weingarten, TN1
Kashyap, GL1
Patel, AG1
Trottenberg, T1
Volkmann, J1
Deuschl, G1
Kühn, AA1
Schneider, GH1
Müller, J1
Alesch, F1
Kupsch, A1
Dunn, RT1
Stan, VA1
Chriki, LS1
Filkowski, MM1
Ghaemi, SN1
Cohn, JB1
Garnier, R1
Medernach, C1
Harbach, S1
Fournier, E1
Gross, EJ1
Hull, HG1
Lytton, GJ1
Hill, JA1
Piersel, WC1
Tesar, GE1
Lynch, G1
Green, JF1
King, DJ1
Craig, K1
Gomez, HF1
McManus, JL1
Bania, TC1
Bross, MH1
Alexander, W1
Yassa, R2
Bloom, D1
Lopez, A1
Rebollo, J1
Groulx, B1
Adler, L1
Angrist, B1
Peselow, E1
Corwin, J1
Rotrosen, J1
Bartels, M1
Heide, K1
Mann, K1
Schied, HW1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Multicenter, Randomized Trial on the Effects of Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation for Tardive Dystonia[NCT00331669]Phase 224 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2006-05-31Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for lorazepam and Acathisia, Drug-Induced

ArticleYear
Acute phenibut withdrawal: A comprehensive literature review and illustrative case report.
    Bosnian journal of basic medical sciences, 2019, May-20, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Baclofen; Cyproheptadine; Dexmedetomidine; Diphenhydramine; GABA-A Receptor

2019
The agitated patient, Part II: Pharmacologic treatment.
    Hospital & community psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 44, Issue:7

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Drug Therapy, Combination; Emergencies; Haloperidol; Humans; Lorazepam; Neu

1993

Trials

6 trials available for lorazepam and Acathisia, Drug-Induced

ArticleYear
A randomized trial comparing physostigmine vs lorazepam for treatment of antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) toxidrome.
    Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 2021, Volume: 59, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Delirium; Diphenhydramine; Double-Blind Me

2021
A prospective, open-label study of Aripiprazole mono- and adjunctive treatment in acute bipolar depression.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2008, Volume: 110, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Ambulatory Care; Antidepressive Agents; A

2008
Double-blind crossover comparison of triazolam and lorazepam in the posthypnotic state.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 45, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dizziness

1984
Antipsychotic drug-induced dysphoria.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1996, Volume: 169, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Depression; Double-Blind Method; H

1996
Efficacy of propranolol in neuroleptic-induced akathesia.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1985, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Chronic Disease; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Ma

1985
Treatment of akathisia with lorazepam. An open clinical trial.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 1987, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dyskinesia, Drug-Ind

1987

Other Studies

10 other studies available for lorazepam and Acathisia, Drug-Induced

ArticleYear
Treatment of first-episode psychosis in patients with autism-spectrum disorder and intellectual deficiency
    Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN, 2019, Nov-01, Volume: 44, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripiprazole; Autism Spectrum Disorder; D

2019
Unusual presentation of a patient with GBL withdrawal: a case report.
    Psychiatria Danubina, 2011, Volume: 23 Suppl 1

    Topics: 4-Butyrolactone; Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Chlorpromazine; Delirium; Hal

2011
Treatment of severe tardive dystonia with pallidal deep brain stimulation.
    Neurology, 2005, Jan-25, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Combined Modality Therapy; Deep Brain Stimulation; Female; Globus Pal

2005
[Agitation and hallucinations during acute lorazepam poisoning in children. Apropos of 65 personal cases].
    Annales de pediatrie, 1984, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Gastric Lavage;

1984
Case study of neuroleptic-induced akathisia: important implications for individuals with mental retardation.
    American journal of mental retardation : AJMR, 1993, Volume: 98, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Chlorpromazine; Clorazepate Dipotassium; Diagn

1993
Severe gamma-hydroxybutyrate withdrawal: a case report and literature review.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2000, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Emergencies;

2000
Cocaine intoxication in a 12 month-old.
    Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 1991, Volume: 32, Issue:6

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Cocaine; Fluid Therapy; Humans; Infant; Lorazepam; Male; Poisoning; Psychom

1991
Lorazepam and anticholinergics in tardive akathisia.
    Biological psychiatry, 1990, Feb-15, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Antipsychotic Agents; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Lor

1990
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome after a benzodiazepine antagonist.
    Critical care medicine, 1990, Volume: 18, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Diazepam; Drug Overdose; Flumazenil; Humans; Injections, Intrav

1990
Lorazepam in the treatment of lithium-induced akathisia.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1989, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Akathisia, Drug-Induced; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Lithium; Lithium Carbo

1989