I'm taking Propranolol for Akathisia but it isn't enough

Medications
#1

I take 20mg of propranolol and my akathisia is still unbearable… any help? what should I do?

#2

I got cogentin for that

#3

how many mgs???

#4

You’ll have to ask your doc, but the max dose is 6mg

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#5

thanks…

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#6

I took Benzatropin 2-4mg until it worked after 30min.

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#7

for how long???

#8

You need to take it daily to stop akathisia, 2-4 pills a day. It takes 30 min to take effect and stop the akathisia. Now I am on Risperdal 3mg and don’t need Benzatropine anymore, no more akathisia.