Synonym: malignant neuroleptic syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic drugs. It causes fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status and autonomic dysfunction. The syndrome is usually associated with potent neuroleptics such as haloperidol and fluphenazine.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome