Management of psychotropic medication side effects in children and adolescents

Georgina Garcia; Grace E Logan; Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2012.07.012

Management of psychotropic medication side effects in children and adolescents

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2012 Oct;21(4):713-38. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2012.07.012.

Authors

Georgina Garcia¹, Grace E Logan, Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. georgina.garcia@childrens.harvard.edu

PMID: 23040898
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2012.07.012

Abstract

This article is a review of several of the most concerning side effects of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. An emphasis is placed on review of the prevalence, presentation, monitoring, and evidence-based management of these side effects.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Humans
Metabolic Syndrome / etiology*
Movement Disorders / etiology*
Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects*
Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use
Risk Assessment
Suicidal Ideation*

Substances

Psychotropic Drugs