Drugs Used to Treat Autism

Why would drugs be used to treat a disorder for which there's no medical cure? Drugs are generally prescribed to autistic patients to manage specific symptoms -- not to cure or treat the underlying autism. Symptoms like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, aggression and repetitive behaviors can often be managed with pharmaceuticals. Find out more about the drugs that are most frequently prescribed for autistic patients -- and which carry the greatest potential risks.