The development of severe muscle rigidity and elevated temperature associated with the use of neuroleptic medication. Two or more of the following: diaphoresis, dysphagia, tremor, incontinence, ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Neuroleptic malignant syndrome' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

Background A 78-year-old man with a 22-year history of schizoaffective disorder and a 5-year history of dementia presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fatigue, progressive ...

Providing the latest peer-reviewed research on the clinical and biological aspects of treating this patient population with psychotropic medications, including side effects and interactions, standard ...

Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that causes repetitive, involuntary movements in the face, neck, arms, and legs. The condition is a side effect of certain medications. Symptoms can improve ...

This Practice Point commentary discusses the DART-AD trial, a prospective study investigating neuroleptic discontinuation. Patients with dementia of the Alzheimer type who were in residential care and ...

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a neurological disorder which is characterised by the altered mental health, muscle rigidity hyperthermia and autonomic hyperactivity. The condition occurs as a ...

Background "Neuroleptic malignant syndrome" (NMS) is a potentially fatal idiosyncratic reaction to any medication which affects the central dopaminergic system. Between 0.5% and 1% of patients exposed ...

Geethan J. Chandran and associates, in their report of a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS),1 describe an 81-year-old man who was given 2 dopamine D 2 blocking agents, with a total daily ...

A timely diagnosis and discontinuation of antipsychotic therapy stand as first-line treatment for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), followed by supportive care and pharmacotherapy, a review ...