Psychotropic medications use and side effects of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

202023 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lauren Charlot · University of New Hampshire

Leonard A. Doerfler · Assumption College

Abstract

In the present study, data for individuals experiencing a crisis were reviewed and indicated high rates of psychotropic polypharmacy and side effects rates higher than previously reported for people with IDD not taking psychotropics. Prospective study in larger samples is needed to determine if missed or under-appreciated psychotropic side effects may play a role in behavioural health challenges of some people with IDD.

Topics & Keywords

Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Volume 64, Issue 11, pp. 852-863

DOI: 10.1111/jir.12777

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