The food and drug administration has approved which class of drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?

a. anticonvulsant

b. stimulants

c. antidepressants

d. antipsychotics

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Zachery Benton

11 October, 08:42

The food and drug administration has approved which class of drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?

a. anticonvulsant

b. stimulants

c. antidepressants

d. antipsychotics

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Audrey · Answer 1

The answer is d. antipsychotics. Risperidone (Risperdal, Janssen, and generics), a second-generation antipsychotic is the first drug issued by the FDA to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The antipsychotic drug Risperdal may cut aggressive behavior in children with autism.

The food and drug administration has approved which class of drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?a. anticonvulsantb. stimulantsc. antidepressantsd. antipsychotics

The food and drug administration has approved which class of drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?

a. anticonvulsant

b. stimulants

c. antidepressants

d. antipsychotics