Common Autism Medication is Ineffective for Repetitive Behaviors (AUDIO)

Seattle Children's

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Dr. Bryan King discusses study findings about the medication citalopram (Celexa) and its use in children being treated for repetitive behaviors related to autism spectrum disorders. The study found that this medication had no apparent efficacy for repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders in children, even though widely prescribed.

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Seattle Children's

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