Table 3 Distribution of psychotropic drug prescription per each original diagnosis*
Drugs prescribed | Diagnoses (n = 267) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADHD (n = 173) | ASD (n = 14) | Conduct disorder (n = 25) | Intellectual disability (n = 21) | ODD (n = 34) | |
Stimulants | 22 (12.7%) | 5 (14.7%) | |||
Atomoxetine | 52 (30.1%) | 3 (12.0%) | 3 (8.8%) | ||
Antipsychotic | 33 (19.1%) | 10 (71.4%) | 16 (64.0%) | 11 (52.4%) | 18 (52.9%) |
Anticonvulsant | 11 (6.4%) | 4 (28.6%) | 1 (4.8%) | 5 (14.7%) | |
Polypharmacy | 55 (31.8%) | 6 (24.0%) | 9 (42.9%) | 3 (8.8%) | |