Catatonia: harbinger of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Br J Psychiatry. 1991 Mar:158:419-21. doi: 10.1192/bjp.158.3.419.

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

  • Adult
  • Catatonia / chemically induced*
  • Catatonia / diagnosis
  • Catatonia / psychology
  • Chlorpromazine / administration & dosage
  • Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dibenzothiazepines / administration & dosage
  • Dibenzothiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / psychology
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Dibenzothiazepines
  • Chlorpromazine