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      • Psychotropic agents (e.g., stimulants, mood stabilizers, β-blockers) have also been shown to have limited efficacy in reducing aggression. Antipsychotics, particularly the atypical antipsychotics, show substantial efficacy in the treatment of aggression in selected pediatric populations.

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  3. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC2277275Pharmacotherapy of Aggression in Children and Adolescents ...

    Maladaptive aggression, which is common in children and adolescents referred for psychiatric treatment (Bambauer and Connor, 2005, 2005; Kazdin, 1995), is a leading cause of pediatric psychotropic prescribing worldwide (Arehart-Treichel et al., 2004).

  4. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › children-teens-andChildren, teens, and the safety of psychotropic medicines

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    The aim of this study was to comprehensively synthesize current evidence on the safety of four major classes of psychotropic drugs given to children and adolescents. This helps clinicians make decisions when prescribing, and assists in developing well-grounded guidelines. It also helps identify areas needing further research.

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    The researchers focused on adverse events, such as side effects or other problems, linked to 80 medicines in four categories: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anti-ADHD medications, and mood stabilizers. Altogether, the studies considered data from 337,686 children and teens. Most study participants were taking either anti-ADHD medicines or antidep...

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    The authors acknowledge that there were limited data about adverse events for many of these medications. Therefore, a more comprehensive reporting of adverse events is necessary in future research on the use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. Additionally, long-term and rare side effects are likely underrepresented here, due t...

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    What is this medication for?Surprisingly, I’ve talked to a number of parents who aren’t sure why their child is being treated with medication. Make sure you clearly understand several points: what...
    Is this the only medication option available?As described in this study, each psychotropic medication has a unique profile for side effects and effectiveness. This can differ even within the same m...
    What are the potential side effects?Going over every single possible side effect of each prescribed medication may not be practical, because the list may be long and could create unnecessary anxiet...
    How long should my child stay on this medication?This is probably one of the most popular questions that comes up, especially when a youth starts psychotropic medications for the first time. Nobody...

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    While medication is one of the stronger treatment tools in mental health care, it’s not the only one. Especially for children and teens, it is essential to approach behaviors holistically by considering biology, psychology, and social and environmental factors. Frequently, medication is combined with other approaches, such as individual therapy, fa...

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  6. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 26881859Pharmacotherapy of Aggression in Child and Adolescent ...

    Medication classes with positive evidence include the psychostimulants and α-2 agonists (in the presence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] and/or disruptive behavior disorders), mood stabilizing agents, and atypical antipsychotics.

    • Tina Gurnani, Iliyan Ivanov, Iliyan Ivanov, Jeffrey H. Newcorn
    • 2016

  7. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 20384430Psychopharmacology of aggression in children and adolescents ...

    Apr 10, 2020 · Psychotropic Drugs. Research examining the role of pharmacological therapy in the treatment of children and adolescents with clinical disorders is growing. Clinical disorders that present with comorbid aggression can add a challenge to treatment.

    • Robert M. Nevels, Erin E. Dehon, Katrina Alexander, Samuel T. Gontkovsky
    • 2010

  8. www.aacap.org › AACAP › Families_and_YouthPsychiatric Medication For Children And Adolescents: Part II ...

    Mood Stabilizers and Anticonvulsant Medications: These medications may be helpful in treating bipolar disorder, severe mood symptoms and mood swings (manic and depressive), aggressive behavior, and impulse control disorders. Examples include Lithium (lithium carbonate, Eskalith, Lithobid), Valproic Acid (Depakote, Depakene), Carbamazepine ...

  9. psychiatryonline.org › doi › fullTreatment Recommendations for the Use of ... - Focus

    Oct 1, 2004 · Although psychotropic medications have been used to treat aggression in children and adolescents for many years (Pappadopulos et al., 2002), there has been limited research to support this practice.

  10. www.liebertpub.com › doi › 10Pharmacotherapy of Aggression in Child and Adolescent ...

    Feb 16, 2016 · This article reviews the evidence supporting pharmacotherapy of aggression in youth, with a primary focus on impulsive aggression (the primary indication for this intervention). Relevant diagnostic considerations and consensus guidelines are discussed.