neuroleptic syndrome

Clinical manifestations

• depressed initiative
• decreased affect
• disinterest in surroundings
• suppression of complex behavior
• suppression of spontaneous movement
• decreased aggressiveness & impulsivity
• decreased psychotic symptoms
• extrapyramidal activity.

* phenothiazines have been referred to as neuroleptics because of their tendency to induce neuroleptic syndrome

More general terms

• syndrome

Additional terms

• neuroleptic