Definition:
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome or NMS is a potentially fatal complication of therapy with antipsychotic medications such as Haldol, Seroquel, Risperdal and Clozaril. Symptoms include:
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome or NMS is a potentially fatal complication of therapy with antipsychotic medications such as Haldol, Seroquel, Risperdal and Clozaril. Symptoms include:
- high fever
- muscular rigidity
- rapid heartbeat
- altered mental state
- tremor
- dark urine
- profuse sweating
- rapid breathing
- incontinence
