Ziprasidone and neuroleptic malignant syndrome Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #5189823-1
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Physician from ARMENIA on Dec 05, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with tonsillitis and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: accidental exposure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, parkinsonism. Ziprasidone dosage: 120 MG (120 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #5161019-9
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 06, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: 80 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HALDOL, DIAZEPAM, RAMIPRIL, ENOXAPARIN, ESIDRIX, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #5385132-6
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysstasia, hypotension, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, oral intake reduced, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Ziprasidone dosage: 80 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, TRIFLUOPERAZINE, DEPAKOTE ER, COGENTIN, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4855983-2
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from MALAYSIA on Dec 02, 2005. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, psychotic disorder . Ziprasidone dosage: 120 MG (60 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, NORFLEXECTION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4551901-5
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 27, 2004. Male patient, 29 years of age, weighting 168.7 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHORIDE, PHENOLPHTHALEIN, RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4754837-X
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Aug 11, 2005. Male patient, 29 years of age, weighting 168.7 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL, PHENOLPHTHALEIN, RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4546400-0
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 22, 2004. Male patient, weighting 168.7 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: extrapyramidal disorder, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pyrexia. Ziprasidone dosage: 160 MG (80 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENOLPHTHALEIN. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #5905545-0
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with mental disorder, anaesthesia and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: carbon dioxide decreased, hyperthermia malignant, hypoglycaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEVOFLURANE. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4698946-2
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 22, 2005. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with agitation, sedation and was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, convulsion, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: 20 MG IM PRN. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, PHENYTOIN, CEFTRIAXONE, TYLENOL, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #4761440-4
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2005. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, grand mal convulsion, heart rate increased, hyponatraemia, incorrect dose administered, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome. Ziprasidone dosage: 120 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, LAMOTRIGINE, LITHIUM, CLONAZEPAM, ESCITALOPRAM. Patient recovered.

Ziprasidone Side Effects Report #5227094-8
Ziprasidone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was treated with Ziprasidone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, urine output decreased. Ziprasidone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.