Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, NMS for short, is a dangerous side effect of many antipsychotic medications such as Geodon (ziprasidone) and Abilify (aripiprazole).
Symptoms of NMS include high fever, confusion, sweating, unstable blood pressure, stupor, severe muscle stiffness, delirium, paranoia and drooling. It's a fairly rare side effect but can be fatal if not treated early.
NMS usually occurs within the first two weeks of starting antipsychotic drug therapy, but can happen with...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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