Key Points Background A systematic approach to side effects of medications should include consideration of the nature, severity, and timing of symptoms to facilitate optimal management of such side effects. History Many medications (e.g., nefazodone) previously used in psychiatric disorders,…
Key Points Background Catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), and serotonin syndrome are neuropsychiatric conditions with prominent motor, behavioral, and systemic manifestations. Catatonia is a syndrome with multiple medical, neurological, and psychiatric etiologies that requires a systematic approach for diagnosis. NMS…
Key Points Background A systematic approach to side effects of medications should include consideration of the nature, severity, and timing of symptoms to facilitate optimal management of such side effects. History Many medications (e.g., nefazodone) previously used in psychiatric disorders,…