| Medication Name | Purpose / Common Use | Type | Potential Side Effects |
|---|
| Risperidone (Risperdal) | Irritability, aggression, tantrums, self-injury | Atypical antipsychotic | Weight gain, sedation, hormonal changes |
| Aripiprazole (Abilify) | Mood stabilization, aggression | Atypical antipsychotic | Restlessness, weight gain, insomnia |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) | Hyperactivity, impulsivity, focus | Stimulant (ADHD) | Appetite loss, sleep issues, irritability |
| Guanfacine (Intuniv) | Hyperactivity, tics, sleep | Alpha-2 agonist | Fatigue, low blood pressure, dizziness |
| Clonidine (Kapvay) | Sleep difficulties, impulsivity | Alpha-2 agonist | Drowsiness, dry mouth, low blood pressure |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | Anxiety, OCD, depression | SSRI (antidepressant) | Nausea, agitation, sleep problems |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | Anxiety, repetitive behaviors, depression | SSRI (antidepressant) | GI upset, insomnia, emotional blunting |
| Melatonin | Sleep problems | Natural supplement/hormone | Daytime drowsiness, vivid dreams |
| Valproic Acid (Depakote) | Seizures, mood regulation | Mood stabilizer/anticonvulsant | Liver toxicity, weight gain, tremors |
| Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | Seizures, mood stabilization | Anticonvulsant | Rash, dizziness, blurred vision |
| Buspirone (Buspar) | Anxiety | Anxiolytic | Dizziness, nausea, headache |
| Naltrexone | Self-injury (experimental use) | Opioid antagonist | Nausea, fatigue, dizziness |
| Propranolol | Anxiety, aggression, hyperarousal | Beta-blocker | Fatigue, cold extremities, dizziness |
