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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but potentially fatal, condition that is a reaction to taking an antipsychotic medication. Common symptoms include fever, muscle stiffness, and a confused mental state.
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How to tell if I have neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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What are the symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Could you explain what is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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What are the best home remedies for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Which medical doctor should I see to treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Do I need to report neuroleptic malignant syndrome as a long-term health condition, or does it go away after being treated?
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What does it mean by "rarely causes a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome"?
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A 29-year old female asked about a 32-year old male:
Are there any long term effects from NMS? Neuroleptic malignant syndrome? my husband had it 3 years ago and hasn't been the same since.
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I heard abilify (aripiprazole) causes neuroleptic malignant syndrome. is this true?
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Can neurontin (gabapentin) cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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Getting a temperature resulting in intense sweating with no luck. Could the seroquel (quetiapine) be causing neuroleptic malignant syndrome (nms)?
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What does it mean if the drug "rarely causes a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome" what is that a type of cancer or something?
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irratiion, zombie like feel, listlessness. and neuroleptic maligant syndrome can lead to death from taking neurological pills?
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How long will neuroleptic induced akathisia last for?
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Does neuroleptic induced akathisia go away on its own after stoping the meds or I should take meds for? If it go on its own how long does it take ?
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A 26-year old male asked about a 30-year old male:
Friend prescribed propranolol 40mg bid neuroleptic-induced akathisia. Safe to start there right away or should this dose built on titration schedule?
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What is a neuroleptic?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Neuroleptic akathisia. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) when it occurs but sometimes it doesn't suffice & I need cogentin (benztropine). Can cogentin (benztropine) be used daily for chronic akathisia?
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A 23-year old female asked about a 23-year old male:
Is Tardive Dyskenesia rare? Can you only develop it from taking neuroleptics and certain meds used for nausea and vomiting? What is its prevalence?
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If I have dysplastic nevi syndrome and my brother in law had malignant melanoma do my children have any more risk of getting either one?
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What does malignant mean?
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How do antipsychotics work?
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How would antipsychotics help depression?
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Tell me what is the meaning of malignant?
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What is the definition or description of: Malignant?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Are there any movie stars or,famous people that have had to take antipsychotics?
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How are benign and malignant neoplasms different?
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