Akathisia Induced by Abrupt Withdrawal of Risperidone: A Case Report

摘要

A 17 years old female, who was a known case of bipolar affective disorder was maintained on Aripiprazole, Carbamazepine from 13yrs. Six months ago, as her psychotic symptoms went out of control, she was switched from aripiprazole to risperidone. But in view of significant weight gain and menstrual irregularity, risperidone was stopped and aripiprazole was reintroduced.