A 30 year old manic patient was prescribed haloperidol one week back. For the last two days, he has become restless and kept pacing in the room for a day. On examination, he was found to have tremors of hand. He is most likely suffering from -: (A) Anhedonia, (B) Dystonia, (C) Restless leg syndrome, (D) Akathisia
Answer is D. Restlessness and pacing in room within 1 week of antipsychotic (haloperidol) therapy suggest the diagnosis of Akathisia.