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Table 3 Safety of intranasal oxytocin in the pilot clinical trial

From: Intranasal oxytocin versus placebo in the treatment of adults with autism spectrum disorders: a randomized controlled trial

Intranasal oxytocin

Placebo

Irritability

Fatigue

Irritability (moderate)

Depressed mood

Nasal congestion/allergy symptoms (two individuals)

Cough

Query absence seizures

Worsening tics

Fatigue

Panic attack – adverse reaction to sensation of first intranasal spray administration (moderate)

Headache

 

Leg shaking

 

Increased energy

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