A new study in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology estimates the incidence of neuroleptic malignant ...

We identified 13 cases of NMS: 7 were male (53.8%) and the average age was 46.2 years (range 19.4–70.7 years) (Table 3). The most common ICD 10 diagnosis was F20 Schizophrenia, schizotypal and ...

Although effective, Compzazine can cause side effects ranging from sedation and movement disorders to a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

Exclude neuroleptic malignant syndrome if fever or other symptoms occur. Diabetes. Monitor for hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia: do fasting blood glucose and lipids testing initially and during therapy.

Cardio- or cerebrovascular disease. Discontinue if neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurs or if DRESS is suspected; consider discontinuation if tardive dyskinesia occurs. Diabetes. Monitor for ...