Title
Rispéridone pour le traitement du trouble du spectre autistique
Subtitle
Risperidone for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author
Ora S. Jesner; Mehrnoosh Aref-Adib; Esther Coren
Summary
This online article, in French, summarizes a review of research evidence conducted to determine whether risperidone, an antipsychotic medication, is effective in treating symptoms and behavior in people on the autism spectrum. The review concludes that risperidone may reduce irritability, repetitive behavior, and hyperactivity in some people on the autism spectrum. However, the authors also note that there are side-effects including weight gain, and they suggest that further research is needed to compare long-term benefits and risks.
This resource is available in Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
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Language
French
Subjects
Evaluating Research & Information
Publisher
Cochrane
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:36 PM EST