Case Report: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a HIV-positive patient [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Case Report: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a HIV-positive patient [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

We report a 29-year-old, HIV-positive woman being treated with antipsychotic medication for psychosis (Clopixol 200mg intramuscularly monthly, Risperidone 2mg orally daily Haloperidol 2.5mg twice a day), who presented with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. She was also receiving lorazepam and sodium v...

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Main Authors: Lourdes de Fatima Ibanez-Valdes, Thozama Dubula, Sibi Joseph, Jerry George, Mongezi Tau, Humberto Foyaca-Sibat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021-11-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
HIV
permanent focal simple motor seizure
elevated creatine kinase
neuroleptic side effects.
eng
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-1382/v2

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