These medications typically target the autism symptoms of severe irritability, outbursts or aggressiveness. Though medication may be a helpful support, it alone will not likely remove the symptoms of concern. Other interventions are typically needed.
is less effective for patients on the autism spectrum than it is for those with pure ADHD .
Patients with autism report more adverse reactions to stimulant medications than do individuals with pure ADHD; reported side effects include insomnia, appetite loss, irritability, social withdrawal, tics, anxiety, behavioral problems, GI complaints/stomach aches, sedation, and headache. The rates of side effects vary by study, individual characteristics of patients, and other factors, but they seem to range between 18% and 66%.
One key takeaway regarding all of the medications used for autism is that, though medication may be a helpful layer of support, it alone will not likely remove the symptoms of concern. Other interventions are typically needed and may include skills training, environmental changes, behavioral techniques, and the use of sensory inputs.
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