| An uncommon adverse effect of levodopa withdrawal in a patient taking antipsychotic medication: neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21282831 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A patient with symptoms suggestive of neuroleptic malignant syndrome after levodopa withdrawal is described. The patient presented with persistent high fever, stupor, autonomic dysfunction, rigidity, and rhabdomyolysis. He was successfully treated with intravenous dantrolene, resumption of levodopa, and forced alkaline diuresis. Doctors should be aware of the risk of abrupt cessation of dopamine agonists. |
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Authors:
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S P Man |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Volume: 17 ISSN: 1024-2708 ISO Abbreviation: Hong Kong Med J Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-01 Completed Date: 2011-05-18 Revised Date: 2011-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9512509 Medline TA: Hong Kong Med J Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 74-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. spiuman@gmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects* Dopamine Agonists / adverse effects* Humans Levodopa / adverse effects* Male Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis, etiology* Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antipsychotic Agents; 0/Dopamine Agonists; 0/Levodopa |
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Comment In:
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Hong Kong Med J. 2011 Apr;17(2):167-8
[PMID:
21471604
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