Antipsychotic Medicines for Children and Teens: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers.

摘要

This summary discusses using antipsychotic medicines to treat psychiatric conditions in children. It explains what medical research says about the benefits and possible side effects of these medicines when taken by children. This summary does not discuss other medicines to treat psychiatric conditions or non-medicine treatment options. It can help you talk with your childs doctor to decide if an antipsychotic medicine is right for your child.