Autism Spectrum: Pharmacological interventions

0
12K


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.

Cerca
Categorie
Leggi tutto
Marketing and Advertising
What Industries Benefit Most From Outdoor Advertising?
Outdoor advertising is one of the most versatile marketing channels, but its impact is strongest...
By Dacey Rankins 2026-02-02 18:27:43 0 2K
Marketing and Advertising
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Video Marketing
Introduction Video marketing offers enormous potential, but it also comes with pitfalls that can...
By Dacey Rankins 2025-11-13 17:22:40 0 24K
Economics
How Do Governments Influence Economic Conditions?
How Do Governments Influence Economic Conditions? Governments play a central role in shaping the...
By Leonard Pokrovski 2026-04-02 20:11:23 0 5K
Economics
What Is Stata Used for in Econometrics?
What Is Stata Used for in Econometrics? Econometrics—the application of statistical and...
By Leonard Pokrovski 2026-03-25 07:21:00 0 1K
Mental Health
Dementia: Late
People with late-stage dementia typically turn increasingly inward and need assistance with most...
By Kelsey Rodriguez 2023-07-21 19:16:59 0 19K

BigMoney.VIP Powered by Hosting Pokrov