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DSM-IV & DSM-IV-TR:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

A medication-induced movement disorder, this potentially fatal syndrome associated with neuroleptic drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders is characterized by severe muscle rigidity, fever, sweating, hypertension, and delirium sometimes progressing to coma.

Based on the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition APA

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.