Atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome in H1N1 pneumonia

TO THE EDITOR: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening adverse effect of antipsychotics.1 Atypical NMS presentations have occurred, particularly during treatment with second- generation antipsychotics. Unfortunately it is not known whether these atypical presentations represent early or impending NMS. The following case report describes a patient who presented with symptoms consistent with early NMS and his treatment course…

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