- Author:
Jeong Min KIM
1
;
Soon Tae LEE
;
Eun Cheol SONG
;
Keun Hwa JUNG
;
Dong In SINN
;
Hakjae CHUNG
;
Kon CHU
;
Manho KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Neuroleptics; Serotonin syndrome; Sertraline; Risperidone
- MeSH: Antipsychotic Agents; Humans; Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome; Risperidone*; Serotonin Syndrome; Sertraline*; Young Adult
- From:Journal of Clinical Neurology 2007;3(3):165-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome share many common clinical features, and the term "Neurotoxic syndrome" can be used when a clear distinction cannot be made between the two. Here we present a case of 19-year-old man who experienced serotonin syndrome caused by sertraline intake, and consecutive neuroleptic malignant syndrome by risperidone. This case suggests that these two syndromes can be concomitantly induced in some patients who are susceptible to these drugs. Clinicians may have to pay close attention to this problem when prescribing drugs to patients who previously showed sensitivity to CNS-acting drugs.