Neuroleptic malignant syndrome following reintroduction of an antipsychotic after overdose.
Korchia T., Blackman G., Cermolacce M., Richieri R.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially lethal adverse drug reaction. We report a case of NMS potentially induced by dehydration in a female patient suffering from schizoaffective disorder. We discuss possible aetiologies and triggering factors alongside the existing literature.