Medications Used in the Treatment of Disruptive Behavior in Children with FASD--a Guide

Overview

Journal J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2015 Feb 26

PMID 25715382

Citations 8

Authors

Jak Ozsarfati

Gideon Koren

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Abstract

The majority of children with FASD suffer from disruptive behaviors and most of them need medications to modify these behaviors. The objective of this review is to familiarize professionals caring for children with FASD with stimulants and other drugs for ADHD, and the second generation antipsychotic risperidone - for aggressive and defiant behaviors.

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