Low frequency rTMS ameliorates akathisia: Case report

Introduction: Akathisia is a common side effect of psychotropic medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Recently, a mechanism in which compensatory increased noradrenergic activity is triggered by dopamine reduction has been proposed1.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - April 28, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jos é Luis Guerrero Solano, Elena Molina Pacheco, Julio I. Prieto Montalvo, Alejandro Marfil Rivera Source Type: research