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The Use of Medication in Autism
Charlotte Hollman MD
October 11, 2013
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Medication Indications
• Unresponsive to nonpharmacologic intervention
• Behavior has a negative impact on function
• Medication-responsive problem• Benefits outweigh potential side effects• Understanding it is symptomatic
treatment, not a cure• Not a substitute for appropriate
educational and behavioral programming
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Problem Behaviors in Autism
• Aggression• Tantrums• Agitation• Self injury• Irritability• Rigidity/desire for sameness• Hyperactivity• Repetitive actions/thoughts
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Causes of Problem Behaviors in Autism
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Anxiety
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Affective/mood disorders
• Seizures
• Tic disorder
• Sleep disturbance
• Unclear etiology
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Anxiety
• Apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune out of proportion to the perceived threat
• Anticipated danger may be internal or external
• Somatic features present
• Inability to relax
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Anxiety Disorders
• Separation anxiety disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Social phobia
• Specific phobias
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
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Anxiety - Treatment
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Medication– Antidepressants
– Anxiolytics
– Adrenergic drugs
– Antipsychotic drugs
– Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Antidepressants
• Imipramine (Tofranil)
• Clomopramine (Anafranil)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Sertraline (Zoloft)
• Paroxetine (Paxil)
• Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
• Citalopram (Celexa)
• Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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AntidepressantsSide Effects
• Lethargy
• Change in appetite
• Insomnia
• Disinhibition
• Unmasking/aggravation of bipolar disorder
• Serotonin withdrawal syndrome
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Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
• Serotonin withdrawal syndrome– Somatic features
• Disequilibrium
• GI symptoms
• Flu-like symptoms
• Paresthesia, electric shock
• Insomnia, vivid dreams
– Psychological symptoms• Anxiety/agitation
• Crying spells
• Irritability
– More likely with shorter half-life drugs and longer use
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Anxiolytic Drugs
• Benzodiazepines
– Diazepam (Valium)
– Lorazepam (Ativan)
– Clonazepam (Klonopin)
• Buspirone (BuSpar)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Obsession - recurrent or persistent idea, impulse or image that is intrusive and recognized as being inappropriate
• Compulsion - repetitive behavior based on rules and with a stereotypic pattern performed to suppress or diminish dysphoria related to obsession
• Occur for more than 1 hour daily and interfere with functioning
• Recognized as excessive or unreasonable• Not single thought or action
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Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderTreatment
• Behavioral intervention– Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy– Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
– Clomipramine (Anafranil)
– Benzodiazepines
– Antipsychotic drugs
– Buspirone (BuSpar)
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Affective Disorders
• Depression
– Disturbance of mood with depressive feelings and vegetative symptoms
• Bipolar disorder
– Distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood
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Depression - Core Features
• Depressed or irritable mood
• Loss of interest in activities
• Concentration problems
• Change in sleep pattern
• Change in appetite
• Lack of energy or excessive agitation
• Suicidal ideation
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Bipolar DisorderCore Features
• Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity• Decreased need for sleep• More talkative than usual or pressure of
speech• Flight of ideas or racing thoughts• Distractibility• Increased goal-directed activity or
psychomotor agitation
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Bipolar DisorderCore Features
• Excessive pleasurable activities with potential for painful consequences
• Functioning– Mania - marked impairment in functioning
– Hypomania - no marked impairment in functioning
• Not due to substance effect or general medical condition
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Depression - Treatment
• Psychotherapy• Antidepressants
– Tricyclic antidepressants– SSRI’s– Venlafaxine (Effexor)– Buproprion (Wellbutrin)– Nefazadone (Serzone)– Mirtazapine (Remeron)– Duloxetine (in development)
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Bipolar DisorderTreatment
• Anticonvulsants• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)• Antipsychotic drugs
– Haloperidol (Haldol)– Risperidone (Risperdal)– Olanzapine (Zyprexa)– Quetiapine (Seroquel)– Ziprasidone (Geodon)– Aripiprazole (Abilify)
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Bipolar Disorder Anticonvulsants
• Valproate (Depakote, Depakene)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Topiramate (Topamax) as add-on?
• Gabapentin (Neurontin) for sleep?
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Tic Disorder
• Sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic stereotyped motor movement or vocalization
• Types– Motor– Phonic (vocal)– Simple or complex
• Classification– Transient tic– Chronic motor or vocal tic– Tourette’s syndrome
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Tic Disorder - Treatment
• Clonidine (Catapres)
• Guanfacine (Intuniv, Tenex)
• Haloperidol (Haldol)
• Pimozide (Orap)
• Risperidone (Risperdal)
• Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
• Ziprasidone (Geodon)
• Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
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Sleep Disturbance
• Disorder of sleep initiation
• Disorder of sleep maintenance
• Parasomnias
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Sleep DisturbanceTreatment
• Regular bedtime routine• Analysis and elimination of triggers• Medication
– Melatonin– Clonidine (Catapres)– Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)– Benzodiazepines– Antidepressants– Antipsychotics
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ADHD Treatment
• Stimulants
– Concerta, Focalin XR, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA
– Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Dexedrine
• Non Stimulant therapy
– Strattera
– Intuniv
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Seizures in Autism
Generalized tonic – clonic or complex partial in type
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Medication to treat Seizures in Autism
• Partial Seizures
Lamotrigine ( Lamictal)
Leveteracetam ( Keppra)
Oxcarbazepine ( Trileptal)
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Generalized Seizures
• Lamotrigine ( Lamictal)
• Valproic Acid (Depakote)
• Leveteracetam ( Keppra)
• Rufinamide ( Banzel)
• Clobazam ( Onfi)
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Side effects of AED’s
• Behavioral
• Skin rash
• Liver toxicity
• Bone marrow toxicity
• Sleepiness
• Metabolic changes