Antipsychotics can be very effective for irritability in autism, but they are often unnecessary, and the side effects are truly problematic. Don’t be the prescriber who hears irritability in autism and immediately prescribes antipsychotics. There are usually multiple steps to try before using the FDA approved antipsychotic medications.
CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode
Published On: 04/24/2023
Duration: 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Antipsychotics can be very effective for irritability in autism, but they are often unnecessary, and the side effects are truly problematic. Don’t be the prescriber who hears irritability in autism and immediately prescribes antipsychotics. There are usually multiple steps to try before using the FDA approved antipsychotic medications.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3252)Published On: 04/24/2023Duration: 15 minutes, 56 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
