Hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, tachycardia, acidosis, shock, coma, rhabdomyolysis. Tardive Dyskinesia . Involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw associated with long-term administration of antipsychotics. Elderly females at highest risk. May be irreversible.
Some disorders have similar or even overlapping symptoms.
The clinician, therefore, in his diagnostic attempt has to differentiate against the following disorders which need to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. This page is better viewed 800x600 and is optimized for IE5.0 Netscape 4.0 or superior. All information here provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use information on this site to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.