Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHOD: RESULTS: Over three years, five NMS cases were diagnosed. Two presented with catatonic features and were diagnosed as acute reactive psychosis. Their neuroleptic doses were small, arguing for a particular sensitivity in these two cases. CONCLUSION: The sensitivity of two patients with catatonic features who developed NMS with small doses of neuroleptics supports a common neurochemical basis for the two conditions.
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Authors | A A Osman, M H Khurasani |
Journal | The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
(Br J Psychiatry)
Vol. 165
Issue 4
Pg. 548-50
(Oct 1994)
ISSN: 0007-1250 [Print] England |
PMID | 7804674
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Receptors, Dopamine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antipsychotic Agents
(adverse effects)
- Catatonia
(etiology, physiopathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
(etiology, physiopathology)
- Prospective Studies
- Psychotic Disorders
(drug therapy)
- Receptors, Dopamine
(drug effects, physiology)
- Risk Factors
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