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What are your thoughts about using naltrexone for autism?

Q: what are your thoughts about using naltrexone for autism?

: That is not an approved indication for Autism and should not be used for it unless it is part of a controlled trial at a University Center

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

That is not an approved indication for Autism and should not be used for it unless it is part of a controlled trial at a University Center

Answered 4/11/2022

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A member asked:

What are your thoughts about using naltrexone for autism?

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