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What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Elderly?

Mortality rates for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) can be as high as 50% in patients with renal failure, and older adults face a significantly higher risk of severe complications and death compared to younger individuals. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in the elderly is a rare but life-threatening reaction to antipsychotic or dopamine-blocking medications that can be easily missed or misdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms and confounding comorbidities.