Abstract
Five consecutive cases of the NMS are presented, in all of which a catatonic state preceded the onset of the condition. Catatonia would appear to represent a highly significant risk factor for the NMS and a possible causal link between the two disorders is suggested.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Catatonia / chemically induced*
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Catatonia / diagnosis
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Catatonia / psychology
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Chlorpromazine / administration & dosage
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Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dibenzothiazepines / administration & dosage
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Dibenzothiazepines / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / psychology
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Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*
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Psychotic Disorders / psychology
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Dibenzothiazepines
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Chlorpromazine