APs are not, in and of themselves, "bad meds". Trust me, I am not remotely a big fan of APs, but I think that it's irresponsible to categorically dismiss them as "bad. They do help a lot of people, and even save lives, but they have side effects, and don't help everyone and, for some people (me included) they cause more problems than they solve.

I would advocate for informed decision making about taking APs (and, indeed, all meds), rather than just telling people to stop taking their meds. None of us are Drs here and able to provide medical advice, and stopping meds should be done in partnership with a poster's pdoc.

Congentin/benztropine is used to treat Parkinson's, but also EPS caused by APs, as they both affect the same area of the brain. It can help with akathisia, as can propranolol and benzos, but obviously everyone reacts differently, so just because it doesn't help one person, doesn't mean that it isn't a valid treatment option.

*Willow*