Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Trastornos psicológicos

Trastornos alimentarios y trastornos del control de los impulsos

Trastornos facticios

Trastornos del movimiento inducidos por la medicación y otros efectos adversos de la medicación

Trastorno de síntomas somáticos y trastornos relacionados

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en inglés

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs, which are used to treat mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome typically presents with muscle rigidity, fever, autonomic instability, and cognitive changes such as delirium.