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Original Research

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Primary Care Perspective

Sanjay Gupta, MD, and Nikhil D. Nihalani, MD

Published: October 15, 2004

Article Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increased use of neuroleptic agents in the primary care setting. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare complication of neuroleptic therapy that can be missed if not suspected. This manuscript reviews the diagnosis and management of NMS in the primary care setting. There is a lack of prospective data, and most of the information is obtained from case series. Physicians need to have a high index of suspicion with regard to excluding NMS in patients taking neuroleptics and presenting with hyperthermia.


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