| The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in young children with pervasive developmental disorders: some clinical observations. | |
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PMID: 8862855 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of a new group of psychotropic medications, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), on some symptoms of young children (under 7 years old) with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). METHOD: Open clinical trial. RESULTS: Medications produced positive results in half the children, particularly those with obsessional, repetitive, and anxiety symptoms. The medication was discontinued in half the children: one-quarter for worsening of symptoms and the other quarter for doubtful side effects. CONCLUSIONS: SSRIs may have a role to play in ameliorating some symptoms of PDD. Further studies with standardized measurements, however, are needed to elucidate which children and what symptoms could benefit from which medication. |
Authors:
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G A Awad |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie Volume: 41 ISSN: 0706-7437 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Psychiatry Publication Date: 1996 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-01-06 Completed Date: 1997-01-06 Revised Date: 2007-08-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7904187 Medline TA: Can J Psychiatry Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 361-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Child, Preschool Developmental Disabilities / drug therapy* Female Humans Male Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors / adverse effects, therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors |
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