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Just wondering whether risperidone is good for autism patients?
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It can be.: This is not an extremely uncommon medication to be used in persons with autism spectrum disorder. It is primarily used to treat extreme irritability and/or aggressive behaviors in these patients.
Answered 7/23/2013
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It can be: Risperdol can be very helpful in treating the aggression and irritability patients with autistic spectrum disorders sometimes exhibit. It does not treat the autism its self.
Answered 6/21/2015
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