Atypical antipsychotics for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder- science, art, or fad?

Atypical antipsychotics for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder- science, art, or fad?

Use of atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently rife and trend of use is on the rise. It is largely off-label driven. Here, we touch on the topic highlighting both merits and demerits of this approach.

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Veröffentlicht in:European psychiatry 2019-10, Vol.62, p.58-59
Hauptverfasser: Naguy, Ahmed, Hashem, Mohamed S, AlKhadhar, Sulaiman
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Antipsychotic Agents
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Child
Comorbidity
Humans
Risperidone
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Zusammenfassung:Use of atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently rife and trend of use is on the rise. It is largely off-label driven. Here, we touch on the topic highlighting both merits and demerits of this approach.
ISSN:0924-9338
1778-3585
DOI:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2019.08.013