title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and psychotic illness.
abstract: A typical case of NMS and its successful treatment with bromocriptine is described. The authors noticed an inverse relationship between the process of recovery from NMS and the pre-existing psychotic illness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Adityanjee
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Chawla
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012560:Schizophrenia, Catatonic / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001971:Bromocriptine