You have an exhausted parent in your office of a 9-year-old…
You have an exhausted parent in your office of a 9-year-old with autism spectrum disorder. The parent explains that the child will sleep maybe 4 hours a night and then is up the rest of the night wide awake. The parent has tried consistent bedtime routines, limiting screen time, making sure to avoid caffeine and keeping the child calm prior to bed. The parent is looking for medication recommendations. Your first medication recommendation is:
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You have a teenage patient that is asking about non stimulant options for ADHD. He has a friend that is on clonidine and he asks you about this medication and some of the side effects. What is the most accurate description to give the patient:
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