Initiate Treatment with Sympatholytic
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The alpha2 -adrenergic receptor agonist clonidine reduced irritability as well as hyperactivity and impulsivity in two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. However, tolerance developed several months after initiation of the treatment in each child who was treated long term.
Sarah J. Thompson, MD
Online Diagnosis of Symptoms and Medical Diseases Online Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders
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