Effectiviness of Low Dose Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Austistic Child with Tourette Syndrome
Journal Title: GENEL TIP DERGISI - Year 2018, Vol 28, Issue 4
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood, causes major problems in communication and significantly affects daily functioning and quality of life of the individual. Many psychiatric disorders such as tic disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may ve comorbid with ASD. Atypical antipsychotics are frequently using in the treatment of irritability and comorbid psychiatric disorders in individuals with ASD. Aripiprazole popularity has raised in recent years due to its efficacy profile. Effectiveness of low dose aripiprazole as monotherapy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders are remarkable. In this case report, we will present effectiveness of low dose aripiprazole monotheraphy in the treatment of autistic child with ASD and Tourette Syndrome.
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- EP ID EP521325
- DOI 10.15321/GenelTipDer.2018.171
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