Psychotropic discontinuation leading to an NMS‐like condition

Abstract Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially life‐threatening condition, which can occur as a complication in patients taking antipsychotic medications. Drs Kurien and Vattakatuchery present the case of a patient with paranoid schizophrenia who developed NMS‐like symptoms following abrupt discontinuation of clozapine and venlafaxine.

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Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - October 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Renjith Kurien, Joe John Vattakatuchery Tags: Case notes Source Type: research