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2025-02-22 09:34:02
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CHILDREN WITH AUTISM MAY SEE SPEECH IMPROVEMENTS WITH OFF-LABEL PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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✍️ An off-label prescription drug, leucovorin, has shown promise in helping non-verbal children with autism develop language skills.
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👉 Leucovorin is a prescription vitamin that helps restore folate levels in patients who may have difficulty absorbing or using it.
👉 It is FDA-approved to reduce the toxic effects of high-dose methotrexate in cancer treatment and to prevent or treat certain types of anemia caused by folate deficiency.
👉 Small studies have shown that leucovorin can improve language skills and other communication abilities in children with autism.
👉 Experts urge caution and emphasize the need for larger, controlled clinical trials to determine the drug's efficacy and safety.
👉 Leucovorin is not FDA-approved for autism treatment, but some families have reported significant improvements in their children's communication skills.
👉 Physicians may prescribe leucovorin for autism treatment based on their clinical judgment and emerging evidence, but FDA approval would provide stronger medical backing.
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