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Naltrexone: please give me your thoughts on this medication for autism?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

This is not a simple issue. I would invest $ in subscription to uptodate.com for one month. Read everything there about Autism including the Basics and Beyond the Basics. Then discuss with patient's Dr. If they give you permission to do so.

Answered 3/6/2022

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