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Abstract:
There are no reports of a child taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and an atypical anti-psychotic being successfully tapered from these medications after completion of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder. With this in mind, we report the case of an 8.5-year-old male who was taking risperidone 0.5 mg bid, sertraline 100 mg, and atomoxetine 25 mg at presentation. After a successful course of CBT, we describe how medications were systematically withdrawn. Implications of this case on practice parameters (e.g., CBT may be an effective augmenting agent for those non-responsive to initial pharmacological treatments) are highlighted.
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