Citation

Lazarus A. Ann. Clin. Psychiatry 1991; 3(4): 287-290.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.3109/10401239109148006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) coincided with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), several days after discontinuing thiothixene. The occurrence of NMS in this setting also raised the possibility of malignant hyperthermia due to succinylcholine administered during ECT. Observations relevant to the differential diagnosis are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; female; case report; depression; suicide attempt; article; electroconvulsive therapy; trazodone; diphenhydramine; clonazepam; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; dopamine receptor blocking agent; tiotixene; adverse drug reaction; oral drug administration; malignant hyperthermia