Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Symptoms

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3. Tremors

Tremors are an involuntary, repetitive movement of a body part. Tremors can be caused by low blood sugar, disease of the brain or nervous system, among others. Tremors are often described as being a symptom of Parkinson’s Disease, which is in fact treated with medications that affect dopamine within the brain. The presence of a tremor can be quite frustrating as it can disrupt a person’s ability to do activities such as writing or eating.

When dopamine is suddenly reduced, tremors can occur because dopamine is one of the main neurotransmitters that works within the part of the brain that controls movement. Tremors, therefore, are a symptom of NMS.⁴Tse, Lurdes et al. “Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Review from a Clinically Oriented Perspective.” Current neuropharmacology vol. 13,3 (2015): 395-406. doi:10.2174/1570159x13999150424113345

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Symptoms

3. Tremors

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