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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening reaction that can occur in response to ingesting antipsychotics or other drugs that block the effects of . Symptoms include high fever, confusion, rigid muscles, variable blood-pressure, sweating, and fast heart-rate. may include muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), high blood , kidney failure, or .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·High fever, confusion, rigid muscles, variable blood pressure, sweating
Causes — why it happens
- ·Antipsychotic medication
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms in someone who has started on antipsychotics within the last month
Treatment
- ·Stopping the offending medication, rapid cooling, starting other medications
Complications
- ·Rhabdomyolysis, high blood , kidney failure,
Outlook
- ·10–15% risk of death
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