I've only seen it twice in fifteen years as a
Psych-Mental nurse, but here goes. The patient starts
running a high fever, becomes delirious (which is
difficult to distinguish from psychosis),becomes very
rigid, and appears very ill, with elevated vital
signs, etc. It is somewhat rare and very complicated.
Best description of NMS I've come across is the
University of Iowa's VIRTUAL HOSPITAL'S "Clinical
Pharmacology Seminar 1996-1997", which is extremely
informative:
http://www.vh.org/Providers/Conferences/CPS/09.html
Carole H.
--- janet paterson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> hi all
>
> At 10:28 1999/07/29 EDT, patty wrote:
> >Carol,
> >What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
>
> i'd like to hear a description of this as well
>
> it's been mentioned as a possible risk
> caused by too-fast withdrawal of tasmar [tolcapone]
> in the warnings supplied by the manufacturer
> hoffman-roche
> but i've been having a bit of trouble finding a
> clear definition of it
> other than it's dangerous and potentially fatal
>
> janet
>
> janet paterson
> 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset
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