Metformin found effective for reversing weight gain in children with ASD treated with antipsychotics

Atypical antipsychotic medications in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are indicated for related irritability and agitation. These medications are associated with weight gain and metabolic complications, so researchers wanted to evaluate the efficacy of metformin.

Source: The Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update - October 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Autism Source Type: research