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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but potentially fatal, condition that is a reaction to taking an antipsychotic medication. Common symptoms include fever, muscle stiffness, and a confused mental state.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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What causes neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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What are the tests for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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What is the definition or description of: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Of all the health problems, why would I get neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Can you tell me how are you supposed to treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Do I need to report neuroleptic malignant syndrome as a long-term health condition, or does it go away after being treated?
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What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Is it treatable?
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What does it mean by "rarely causes a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome"?
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Are there any long term effects from nms? Neuroleptic malignant syndrome? My husband had it 3 years ago and hasn't been the same since.
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I have a fever since i stopped neuroleptic i think i have neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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My mother has developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome. What is it exactly?
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Does Abilify (aripiprazole) causes neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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I heard Abilify (aripiprazole) causes neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Is this true?
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My mom has neuroleptic malignant syndrome. What do I need to know about this disease?
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Can Neurontin (gabapentin) cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Can one time use of phenergan cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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What does it mean if the drug "rarely causes a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome" what is that a type of cancer or something?
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As a psychiatrist, if your client develops neuroleptic malignant syndrome from an antipsychotic they are on, do u treat it? Or refer to someone else?
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Which medical doctor should I see to treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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33 weeks pregnant and hospital gave me one dose of iv phenergan to stop vomiting for nausea. How rare is it to get neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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I was wondering is a neuroleptic the same the as an antipsychotic?
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Friend prescribed propranolol 40mg bid neuroleptic-induced akathisia. Safe to start there right away or should this dose built on titration schedule?
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What is a neuroleptic?
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Please read--whats an neuroleptic?
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What is the difference between "neuroleptic" antipsychotics and "atypical" antipsychotics?
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