Atomoxetine appears to be a safe and effective treatment for hyperactivity in children with autism.
Most children with autism typically do not respond well to drugs used to treat hyperactivity. While atomoxetine is effective in treating hyperactivity in some children with autism, it is not as effective in autistic children as it is in non-autistic children. The advantage of atomoxetine over other drugs used to treat hyperactivity is that it has fewer side effects in children with autism. Specifically, atomoxetine does not cause evening rebound irritability that is commonly seen with other drugs used to treat hyperactivity. Known risks of atomoxetine include agitation, suicidal thoughts, and unusual behavior.
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