There is more to this fever than meets the eye: A case of neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome (NMLS) secondary to withdrawal of procyclidine and L-dopa on a background of long-standing flupenthixol depot use.
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DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2020.14
Abstract: This case report highlights the risk of development of Neuroleptic Malignant-Like Syndrome secondary to withdrawal of procyclidine with brief withdrawal of L-dopa and long-term typical antipsychotic depot. The patient responded to reintroduction of procyclidine, sedation… read more here.
Keywords: neuroleptic malignant; case; procyclidine; withdrawal ... See more keywords