Friday, March 15, 2013

Increasingly, children prescribed antipsychotics

British children are increasingly prescribed psychotropic drugs (neuroleptics), scientists say. Antipsychotics are used to treat a number of diseases, the treatment of hyperactivity and ending with autism. The study was published in the current issue of Pediatrics. According to researchers safety of antipsychotic long period has not been established. Experts believe that in adulthood drugs can not have the effect that is expected of them. Some of the drugs were tested shortly. The results showed that the drugs are effective for children with autism and behavioral disorders. But according to experts, these drugs can safely be taken only for children up to 15 years. According to Professor Ian Wong, there is no doubt that drugs can be effective, but the problem is that. The unknown consequences of long-term use, in particular their impact on the young, developing brain Experts advise parents not to stop treatment if it is effective, but know exactly periodic medical examination, of any changes in your health.

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