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Peer reviewedFatemi, S. Hossein; Realmuto, George M.; Khan, Lubna; Thuras, Paul – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
Retrospective chart reviews of seven adolescents and young adults (ages 9-20) with autistic disorder treated with fluoxetine alone or in combination with other medications were performed. Side effects included initial appetite suppression, vivid dreams, and hyperactivity. Improvement was seen in irritability, lethargy, sterotypy, and inappropriate…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
