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Is There Medication For Sociopathic And Psycopathic Disorders?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2020
Question: Is there drug tx for sociopathic and psycopathic disorders? I, of course am not certain this is what my grandson has but this is the last try.
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Answered by Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, but only symptomatic treatment

Detailed Answer:

Hi,,

I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your grandson.

Yes, there is drug treatment to deal with the behavior problems, but only symptomatic.

Along with medications, therapy sessions with behavioral modifications therapy would be helpful.

The drugs could be antipsychotics like Risperidone and mood stabilizers like Sodium Valproate or Lithium depending on the necessity.

Please discuss with your treating doctor regarding this treatment.

Hope this information would clear your concerns. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

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Is There Medication For Sociopathic And Psycopathic Disorders?

Brief Answer: Yes, but only symptomatic treatment Detailed Answer: Hi,, I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your grandson. Yes, there is drug treatment to deal with the behavior problems, but only symptomatic. Along with medications, therapy sessions with behavioral modifications therapy would be helpful. The drugs could be antipsychotics like Risperidone and mood stabilizers like Sodium Valproate or Lithium depending on the necessity. Please discuss with your treating doctor regarding this treatment. Hope this information would clear your concerns. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you.