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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder treatment in patients with Down syndrome: A case series

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: In this case series we report four cases of patients with Down syndrome with symptoms consistent with obsessive compulsive disorder. Each patient experienced substantial reduction in compulsive behaviors with pharmacotherapy of an SSRI alone or with the addition of risperidone to SSRI therapy. None of the patients experienced significant side effects. This small case series supports the use of these medications in the treatment of co-morbid obsessive compulsive disorder in patients with Down syndrome.

Source: Down Syndrome Research and Practice

DOI: 10.3104/case-studies.299

Authors: Bruce Sutor, Mark Hansen, John Black

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2076974693