Psychotropic discontinuation symptoms: a case of withdrawal neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
BACKGROUND
Although recent publications have focused on discontinuation symptoms of antidepressant medications, most classes of psychotropic drugs have been reported to have withdrawal symptoms. In light of the increased rate of psychotropic prescribing by primary care physicians, it is important for all physicians to be aware of psychotropic withdrawal symptoms.


METHODS
We report on a patient who developed symptoms consistent with neuroleptic malignant syndrome after abrupt discontinuation of a variety of psychotropic medications.


METHODS
A MEDLINE search including both articles and letters to the editor was performed to identify symptoms reported in association with the discontinuation of psychotropic medications.
Stonecipher
Andrea
A
Department of Psychiatry, SIU School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19642, Springfield, IL 62794-9642, USA. astonecipher@siumed.edu
Galang
Redentor
R
Black
James
J
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs