Sunday, May 27, 2007

Iloperidone Results Show Favorable Akathisia Profile

According to study results presented today at the 2007 American Psychiatric Association annual meeting, iloperidone, an investigational atypical antipsychotic, was shown to have a favorable akathisia profile.

Akathisia is a debilitating sensation of restlessness that manifests as an inability to sit still is a frequent side effect of antipsychotic medications. Iloperidone is being studied by Vanda Pharmaceuticals.

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