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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Superimposed on Tardive Dyskinesia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

John J. Haggerty Jr ,
B. Steven Bentsen  and
Gregory M. Gillette
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Abstract

A 30-year-old man with a 3-year history of tardive dyskinesia developed a neuroleptic malignant syndrome while having reserpine and lithium; his symptoms worsened following three doses of neuroleptic medication and improved with bromocriptine. The pre-existing dyskinesia made the presentation confused, and delayed proper diagnosis.

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Brief Reports
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 150 , Issue 1 , January 1987 , pp. 104 - 105
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Copyright © 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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