What is Paradoxical Agitation and How is it Managed?
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In rare instances, medications can trigger the opposite of their intended effect, a phenomenon known as a paradoxical reaction. This can lead to paradoxical agitation, a state of heightened anxiety, irritability, or excitement caused by a drug meant to calm or sedate. This unusual and unpredictable response is most famously associated with drugs like benzodiazepines and requires careful management to ensure patient safety.
