Therapeutics Review: Psychotropic Drugs in Children Pharmacotherapy as an Adjunct to Counseling or Psychotherapy

Drug therapy in emotional disorders of children must be based on the experience of the therapist as well as the response desired in each individual patient. Psychopharmacotherapy is well within the range of the pediatrician—not limited exclusively to the child psychiatrist This up-to-date survey of the psychotropic drugs includes a summary of those most useful, with suggested dosages and possible toxic effects.