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Originally Posted by HappyTraveler

Medications Used for Autism:
Antipsychotics:
Risperidone (Risperdal): Approved by the FDA for reducing irritability in children with autism, it can also help with aggression and rapid mood swings.
Aripiprazole (Abilify): Also FDA-approved for irritability in children with autism, it may improve irritability, hyperactivity, and repetitive movements.

Antidepressants:
SSRIs (e.g., Sertraline, Fluoxetine): These antidepressants are used to manage anxiety and mood issues, as well as potentially reducing aggression and repetitive behaviors.

Stimulants:
Methylphenidate (Ritalin): Primarily used for ADHD, some studies show that it can improve hyperactivity and inattention in some children with autism.
Dexamphetamine (Adderall): Another stimulant used for ADHD, it can also be considered for ADHD in children with autism.
Alpha-2 Agonists:
Clonidine (Catapres): Often used for ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, it may also help with irritability in autism.
Guanfacine (Intuniv): Another alpha-2 agonist that can be used for ADHD and may have benefits for managing irritability and hyperactivity in children with autism.

Other Medications:
Amitriptyline: Used for sleep, anxiety, impulsivity, ADHD, repetitive behaviors, and enuresis, and has promising neurotrophic properties.
Loxapine: Replicated an atypical antipsychotic in studies and may be weight-sparing.
Lithium: A promising potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder, often used for bipolar disorder and depression.


The fact that anyone poses that question when we live in the most amazing, comprehensive and up-to-date information age is, well, breathtaking. The info is available to be found. One only needs to know how to keyword search and not have a closed mind.

Lol, it went up because another racket was created and of the annuity version - those are the most successful ones. CPAP machines are a costly BAND AID. Diagnose the underlying cause(s). Several of them are related to consumption. For many, eliminating those consumed triggers would put them back to sleeping normally. But, that's not profitable for the racketeers so, it doesn't get promoted.


I've never understood those who shoot messengers as it never changes anything. Deal with the truth - it is the only intelligent way to live. The payments are real, that they are widely distributed is real, the nickname for them is real and that an absurd number of kids are on those drugs is real.

I suppose some would find it upsetting to learn that Medicare/Medicaid had a $$ bonus program in place four years ago for Doctors who got a new, experimental, non-FDA approved injection into arms. Well, they should be upset by that, big time, it was massive conflict of interest. It may still be happening.

Yet most Clinics and practices for autistic children donate up to 30% and more of their time for families, that have no means to pay for diagnosis or behavioral treatment, because insurance pays very little sometimes nothing, much less a state program.

Could you post the bonus program Applications site? What companies offer non-FDA approved medication?
It would help greatly especially the fact that we have autistic children living not only in TV, but local areas. I know of 2 families could could use your expertise of navigating ways to help their autistic children.