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Should clinical trial research of psychotropic medication in autism control for gastrointestinal symptoms?

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Recent research has established that many children and adult diagnosed with autism experience gastrointestinal symptoms. Furthermore, research has demonstrated that gastrointestinal symptoms can impact drug availability and absorption. In this paper we explore the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in autism and put forth a call for a formal evaluation of the potential relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and psychotropic medication effectiveness in individuals with autism.

Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

DOI: 10.1002/jcph.324

Authors: Andrew M. Heitzer, Meredith A. Job, Nivedita K. Pandit, Maria G. Valdovinos

Institution: Drake University

Language: English

Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2080751123

FWCI: 0.153

Cites: 41

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10