All meds making me pace

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Im tired or standing for 8 hours a day unable to sit. I feel like one of those british guards with the fuzzy hats, or like the henchmen in the oz thing.

The standing doesnr hurt, but sittinf feels too energetic. It feels more comfortable standing but also i recognize its not normal at all.

Ive been on cogentin, artane, propranalol, ativan, and vistaril.

I always want to pace. Benedryl is super uncomfortable to take that. It makes me feel like im dropping into a sleep in my neck its all so weird.

What helps with akathisia? I read about fanapt once and the nurse did mention it, but the legs are pacey. Watching tv doesnt ever feel comfortable, im over acting in my legs and i do circle all day and i really can not stop.

The doctor once told me nothinf else existed for thar side effect and wed have to change meds for the tenth like time and stuff

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Akathesia is a terrible side effect and sorry you’re going through that right now.

How long have you been on your current med?

Asking because when I started Abilify for the first time around, I got the restless body side effect real bad. I’m pretty sure I also took Benadryl, which made me have strange dreams and heavy sleep (and apparently it’s not too good to take long-term as it can increase the risk of dementia and/or Alzheimer’s, so there’s that as well).

Luckily, the restlessness went away about 2 months in. So I dunno, hopefully yours will too after a bit.

Hope you get some relief from the akasthesia soon :dizzy:.

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