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Pharmaceutical Approaches

Drugs don't cure autism, but many people with autism suffer from multiple problems such as depression or seizures,
and some pharmaceuticals  can help with those secondary problems.
Some Drugs commonly used:

Anticonvulsants (Tegretol, Depakote, Dilantin) -
used to control seizures.  
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Anti depression (Lithium, Depakote) - used for bipolar manic
depression.  
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Anti anxiety (Valium, Librium)  
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Benzodiazepines
alprazolam (Xanax)
chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
diazepam (Valium, Valrelease, Zetran)
flurazepam (Dalmane)
lorazepam (Ativan, Alzapam)
oxazepam (Serax)
triazolam (Halcion)
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Tricyclic Antidepressants -
amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep, Enden, Tryptizol)
amoxapine (Asendin)
buproprione (Wellbutrin)
carbamazepine (Epitol, Tegretol)
clomipramine (Anafranil)
desipramine (Norpramine, Pertofrane)
doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan)
imipramine (Tofranil, Janimine)
nortriptyline (Pamelor, Ventyl, Aventyl)
trimipramine (Surmontil)
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) used for regular
depression or compulsive behaviors.
fluoxetine (Prozac)
fluvoxamine (Luvox)
nefazodone (Serzone)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)
venlafaxine (Effexor)  
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(MAOI) Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors -  
Used to treat depression and panic.

In most cases, MAOI's should not be the first treatment
choice. Rather, these drugs are prescribed for people
whose symptoms have failed to respond to other common
antidepression drugs. Although just as effective as
heterocyclic drugs, they poses a potential problem
because of the possible toxic food-drug interactions. If you
are taking one of these, follow the dietary guidelines
strictly.

moclobemide (Aurorix, Manerix)
phenelzine (Nardil)
tranylcypromine (Parnate)
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Beta Blockers (Nadolol, Buspirone)-used to decrease
aggression or hyperactivity.  
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Opiate Blockers (Naltrexone/Trexan) - control self injurious
behaviors.  
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Sedatives (Chloral Hydrate, Noctec, and Benadryl) - for
difficulty sleeping  
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Stimulants (Ritalin, Dexedrine)-for hyperactivity and
attention or concentration problems.Some of them have
side effects
It is not the intention of Arizona Autism Support (AAS) to provide specific
medical advice, but rather to provide users with information to better
understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. Specific medical
advice will not be provided, and AAS urges you to consult with a qualified
physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.