Atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with risperidone treatment in two adolescents.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a known, life threatening, side effect of classical antipsychotic drugs. We report two cases of 16 and 17 year old males, who suffered life-threatening "NMS-Like" syndromes in association with Risperidone treatment. Further controlled studies are needed.
Zalsman
Gil
G
Adolescence Inpatient Unit, Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petach Tiqva, Israel. zalsman@post.tau.ac.il
Lewis
Rachel
R
Konas
Shai
S
Loebstein
Oren
O
Goldberg
Pablo
P
Burguillo
Fernando
F
Nahshoni
Eitan
E
Munitz
Hanan
H
D000293:Adolescent; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D018967:Risperidone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D018967:Risperidone