April 30, 2009

No Data Supporting Antipsychotic Drug For Low-IQ Kids With ADHD

Filed under: ADHD, Pharmaceuticals — Tags: , — Charysse Hesse @ 8:36 am

According to a recent review, there is no evidence that Risperidone is effective for kids with ADHD, even thought it’s a commonly prescribed drug for this condition. Long term side effects of the drug are an increased risk of diabetes and weight gain. Alternative treatments are encouraged. Story

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