Early in the course of the development of these agents, haloperidol was found to cause not only hypokinetic and hyperkinetic motor disorders but also a potentially fatal syndrome of muscle rigidity ...

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, ...

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 ...

"Neuroleptic malignant syndrome" (NMS) derives from the French "syndrome malin des neuroleptiques" and was first described in 1960 by Delay [1] and colleagues in association with haloperidol. It is a ...

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.

WE REPORT A CASE INVOLVING AN 81-YEAR-OLD man with schizoaffective disorder who presented with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) after an increase in his neuroleptic dose. NMS, a rare but ...

Patients taking haloperidol were significantly less likely to develop new-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relative to those receiving other antipsychotic medications, researchers found. Data pooled ...

Effects of YOCAS yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, and survivorship health education on insomnia: A URCC NCORP Research Base Phase III RCT in 740 cancer survivors. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract ...

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare reaction to antipsychotic drugs that are used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. It affects the nervous system ...

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a reaction to some specific types of medications. It’s characterized by symptoms like very high fever, rigid muscles, and rapid heartbeat. Although rare, NMS is ...

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare neurological condition associated with the use of antipsychotic medications. Autonomic dysfunction, or damage to the nerves that control involuntary ...