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Akineton advertisement, 1974. Hospital & Community Psychiatry, Vol. 25, No. 5. Get a hold on extrapyramidal symptoms When drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms begin, start Akineton® Tablets. Akineton can provide early control of extrapyramidal reactions, often without reduction in dosage or discontinuance of the psychotropic agent. The efficacy of Akineton, usually at low daily dosages, has been demonstrated in more than a decade of clinical experience. With Akineton, anticholingergic side effects are minimal. THE STABILIZER ~ AKINETON® (biperiden) Akineton® hydrochloride (biperiden hydrochloride) Tablets Warnings: Isolated instances of mental confusion, euphoria, agitation and disturbed behavior have been reported in susceptible patients. Adverse Reactions: Adverse reactions encountered are primarily dry mouth and blurred vision. These side effects are usually slight and can be overcome by judicious reductions of dosage. If gastric irritation occurs, it can be avoided by administering during or after meals. Knoll Pharmaceutical Company Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Toronto, Canada |