Friday, October 13, 2006

FDA approves autism drug for behavior problems

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Risperdal to treat irritability in autistic children and adolescents. This is the first time the FDA approved a drug to treat behavior-related problems associated with autism in children. The drug can be used to treat aggression, deliberate self-injury and temper tantrums. child-autism-parent-cafe.com

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