Initiate Treatment with Naltrexone
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The opiate antagonist naltrexone was suggested as a specific treatment for Asperger's disorder. However, double-blind trials have suggested that naltrexone has little efficacy in treating the core social and cognitive symptoms of Asperger's disorder. Whereas the use of naltrexone as a specific treatment for autistic disorder no longer seems to be likely, it may have a role in the treatment of self-injurious behavior. Controlled trials have shown a modest reduction in symptoms of hyperactivity sometimes associated with Asperger's disorder.
Sarah J. Thompson, MD
Online Diagnosis of Symptoms and Medical Diseases Online Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders
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