Neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by concomitant use of risperidone and quetiapine

• Main Authors: Mustafa Volkan Demir (Author), Tuba Ozturk Demir (Author), Selcuk Yaylaci (Author), Huseyin Yildiz (Author), Ibrahim Tayci (Author), Mustafa Baydar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening condition induced by neuroleptic medications. In severe cases, NMS can rapidly lead to death. NMS is reported less frequently now-a-days with the advent of new antipsychotic drugs. We discuss 20-year-old male patient with NMS induce...