Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) include elevated temperature with muscular rigidity accompanied by two or more of the following: diaphoresis, dysphagia, tremor, ...

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal syndrome that may develop during treatment with neuroleptic drugs for conditions such as psychotic disorders, delirium, nausea, and vomiting.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
NMS is a very rare but potentially fatal syndrome that has been associated with antipsychotic drugs, including Risperdal.

neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS. A life-threatening condition that may be caused by certain drugs used to treat mental illness, nausea or vomiting. Symptoms include high fever, sweating, unstable blood pressure, confusion and stiffness.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with antipsychotic drugs and with amoxapine.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Heterogeneity of the 'neuroleptic malignant syndrome'. Arch Gen Psychiatry 43 (9): 839-48, 1986.
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome -- a condition characterized by muscle stiffness, high fever, and drowsiness, which can be caused by some antipsychotic and anesthesia medications
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Encephalopathic syndrome: A dangerous condition with symptoms similar to those of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), of which it may be a variant. It is associated with lithium toxicity.

The other serious problem is neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare, but life threatening reaction characterized by acute onset of delirium, rigidity, and fever, often accompanied by leukocytocis, and elevated CPK.

Patients with Parkinson's should not withdraw from this drug abruptly. In rare instances, it can cause acute delirium or a life-threatening condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this drug.

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neuroleptic-Induced Acute Dystonia
Neuromyelitis Optica
Neuromyotonia
Neuronal Axonal Dystrophy, Schindler Type
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