Antipsychotics for Children with Hyperactivity or Disruptive Disorders
Date Added:
January 23, 2019
Journal/Publication:
PCORI
Publisher:
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Publication Date:
March 1, 2018
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines, Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
Abstract
New evidence can help clinicians, caretakers, and others weigh the benefits and harms of antipsychotic treatment for children and adolescents.
Text Availability
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RPR Commentary
The adverse effects of antipsychotics in children with behavioral disorders including ADHD often outweigh the modest benefits.