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Aripiprazole, sold under the brand names Abilify and Aristada, among others, is an atypical antipsychotic [8] primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder; [8] other uses include as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder and tic disorders. [8]
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A survey of children with pervasive developmental disorder found that 16.5% were taking an antipsychotic drug, most commonly for irritability, aggression, and agitation. Both risperidone and aripiprazole have been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of irritability in autistic children and adolescents. [ 85 ]
The U.S. has seen an increase in substance use and addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. CDC: Drug overdose deaths peaked in 2021. Know signs to get help.
The atypical antipsychotics (AAP), also known as second generation antipsychotics (SGAs) and serotonin–dopamine antagonists (SDAs), [1] [2] are a group of antipsychotic drugs (antipsychotic drugs in general are also known as tranquilizers and neuroleptics, although the latter is usually reserved for the typical antipsychotics) largely introduced after the 1970s and used to treat psychiatric ...
James said she believes that the New York legislation's narrow focus on “the addictive features that keep kids online longer” would allow it to withstand any potential legal challenges.
This is a list of investigational autism and pervasive developmental disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders and/or other pervasive developmental disorders but are not yet approved.