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Table 2 Participant medications

From: Plasma anandamide concentrations are lower in children with autism spectrum disorder

Medication class

Medications prescribed

Percent use in ASD (n)

α2A agonist

Guanfacine, Tenex, Clonidine

6.78% (4)

Antipsychotic

Abilify, Risperdal, Seroquel

8.47% (5)

Benzodiazepine

Lorazepam

1.69% (1)

NEI

Atomoxetine

8.47% (5)

SSRI

Citalopram, Escitalopram, Paroxetine,

Sertraline, Fluoxetine

13.56% (8)

Stimulant

Mehtylphenidate, Dexmethylphenidate, Amphetamine salts, Lisdexamfetamine

16.9% (10)

  1. Approximately 55.9% of the participants with ASD analyzed were using psychotropic medications at the time of blood collection
  2. Abbreviations: α2A agonist, alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, NEI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitory
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Molecular Autism

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