SAFETY OF RISPERIDONE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER
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https://doi.org/10.14450/2318-9312.v33.e2.a2021.pp138-148Keywords:
autistic spectrum disorder, risperidone, drug-related side effects and adverse reactions.Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological development disorder with social, communicative, and behavioral impairments. Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication that has been used for symptom relief and behavioral improvement of ASD. However, several adverse effects have been identified. This work aimed to conduct a literature review regarding the adverse effects of risperidone, specifically in individuals with ASD. Comprehensive searches were performed in the MedLine, PsycInfo, and Science Direct databases, using the descriptors: “Autism Spectrum Disorder”, “Risperidone,” and “Drug Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions”. Through this search, 29 articles were selected, published between 2000 and 2019. The results showed heterogeneity of adverse reactions, the most prevalent of which were: increased appetite and weight gain, drowsiness, hyperprolactinemia, gastrointestinal symptoms, tachycardia, and extrapyramidal effects. Most are mild or moderate and well. However, more recent studies indicate that there are characteristics of autism that can influence the response to risperidone and increase the risk of adverse reactions, mainly linked to genetic polymorphisms, to the sharing of concomitant medical conditions drug interactions, among others. Thus, considering the complexity of ASD and the vulnerability of autistic children and young people, risperidone should be used with caution in this population. Preliminary screening, monitoring of risk factors, and monitoring of use should be done, especially when prolonged use is necessary.
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