How can aggressive behaviour while suffering from ADHD be treated?
Patient: My son has autism and ADHD he is 13 years old he was hospitalized for aggressive behaviors against me he was medicated on Risperdal but his prolatine level was too high he was tried clonidine and benztropene which had to be removed due to erections my son has become aggressive and recently put on Depakote which has not helped much he touches the teachers body parts and mine also I am fearful for my sons behavior is uncontrollable Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  As Risperidone is problematic, your child can be tried on other low dose anti psychotics, especially in the night as sedation will not be a problem in  the day by which his aggression can be controlled.  Joining him in special school benefits him a lot...he learns quickly when joined in special schools...  Feel free to ask further questions.