Autism Spectrum: Pharmacological interventions

0
7K


Medications may be used to treat ASD symptoms that interfere with integrating a child into home or school when behavioral treatment fails. They may also be used for associated health problems, such as ADHD or anxiety. However, their routine prescription for the core features of ASD is not recommended. More than half of US children diagnosed with ASD are prescribed psychoactive drugs or anticonvulsants, with the most common drug classes being antidepressants, stimulants, and antipsychotics. The atypical antipsychotic drugs risperidone and aripiprazole are FDA-approved for treating associated aggressive and self-injurious behaviors. However, their side effects must be weighed against their potential benefits, and autistic people may respond atypically. Side effects may include weight gain, tiredness, drooling, and aggression. There is some emerging data that show positive effects of aripiprazole and risperidone on restricted and repetitive behaviors (i.e., stimming; e.g., flapping, twisting, complex whole-body movements), but due to the small sample size and different focus of these studies and the concerns about its side effects, antipsychotics are not recommended as primary treatment of RRBs. SSRI antidepressants, such as fluoxetine and fluvoxamine, have been shown to be effective in reducing repetitive and ritualistic behaviors, while the stimulant medication methylphenidate is beneficial for some children with co-morbid inattentiveness or hyperactivity. There is scant reliable research about the effectiveness or safety of drug treatments for adolescents and adults with ASD.] No known medication relieves autism's core symptoms of social and communication impairments.

Search
Categories
Read More
Жизненные вопросы
Яблоки. Apples. (2021)
В Афинах разгорается необычная эпидемия, люди внезапно теряют память. Жертвой становится и Арис...
By Nikolai Pokryshkin 2022-09-16 20:31:23 0 21K
Rural Living
Life in the city and in the village: Pros and cons of the city and village
What is better than a town or village? There is no definitive answer to this question. At least,...
By FWhoop Xelqua 2023-02-02 16:26:24 0 17K
Business
What Are the Key Functions of Management?
In the dynamic world of business and organizations, effective management is essential for...
By Dacey Rankins 2025-05-12 16:30:28 0 769
Business
What are the different types of business models?
A business model is a company’s strategy for generating revenue and profits by delivering...
By Dacey Rankins 2025-01-09 15:29:33 0 5K
Television
ABC Live TV Action Weather 24/7. Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.
ABC Action Weather 24/7. Live Stream. ABC Action News brings you weather coverage from the Tampa...
By Nikolai Pokryshkin 2022-10-30 19:56:11 0 35K
image/svg+xml


BigMoney.VIP Powered by Hosting Pokrov