Antipsychotic prescription for behaviour that challenges, with an early review
after 3–4 weeks
tests per year, UK, review after 3 to 4 weeks, stop at 6 weeks if no response
“Antipsychotic medication should be prescribed by a specialist and quality of life outcomes monitored carefully. Review the effects of the medication after 3–4 weeks and discontinue it if there is no indication of a clinically important response at 6 weeks.”
NICE CG142, Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management, recommendation 1.5.7, 2021-06-14
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Only for behaviour that challenges when psychosocial interventions have not worked; NICE advises against antipsychotics for core autism features.
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