Table 2: Side effects of drugs commonly used in the treatment of autism

Drugs		Side effects
CNS stimulants (methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine salts)		Xerostomia
Antipsychotics (Risperidone, Clozapine, Olanzepin, Quetiapine)		Xerostomia, sialorrhea, dysphagia, dysgeusia, stomatitis, gingivitis, tongue edema, glossitis, discolored tongue, difficulty in swallowing and orthostatic hypotension
Antidepressants (Fluoxetine and Sertraline)		Xerostomia, sialadenitis, dysphagia, dysgeusia, stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis, discolored tongue and bruxism
Anticonvulsants (Carbamazepine and valproate)		Xerostomia, dysgeusia, stomatitis, glossitis. Prolonged therapy or medication combined with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may result in excessive bleeding due to thrombocytopenia and leukopenia
Antihypertensive ( clonidine)		Xerostomia, dysphagia, sialadenitis