Effectiveness and Adverse Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Naturalistic Clinical Setting at a University Hospital in Oman.
Salim Al-HuseiniAli Al-BarhoumiMiad Al-BalushiAmira Al-HosniTamadhir Al-MahrouqiBalqees Al-MahriziSanjay JajuHassan MirzaPublished in: Autism research and treatment (2022)
In conclusion, low-dose risperidone monotherapy is effective and well tolerated among some children with ASD who present with disruptive behavior in a naturalistic clinical setting. However, we found that some of the side effects, such as weight gain and somnolence, were concerning.