Case report : Akathisia : it is worse than the hell

الملخص EN

Two cases of attempted suicide associated with akathisia induced by haloperidol administration.

One of them was schizophrenic male and the other was a manic female.

The first patient tried to kill himself with bullet and then by throwing himself from 5th floor of the hospital while the second jumped from 4th flour.

They attempted that because of their unbearable feelings due to (NIA).

They described it as it is worse than the hell.

Both attempts were impulsive.

Missing the diagnosis of NIA might worsen the problem or lead to loss of the patient.