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12 years old autistic adelescent

Help or some guidance.  my 12 years old  autistic daughter behavioral  gotten worse as far anger and repetitions, anxiety and mood swings, her tantrums will last hours and its effecting the entire family.
she is on GUANFACINE, low dosages. We have an appointment with her Psychiatric next couple of weeks and I would like to pick your brains about different meds alternatives that I can bring it up to her Dr. attention?
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This is difficult.  She's likely going through hormonal changes too.  I have two sons, OMG, the hormones and moods!  I would really suspect that her hormonal status is greatly impacting these tantrums and mood swings.  I'm guessing that Risperdal will be mentioned to you which has been used.  Let us know how the appointment goes!
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I will, thank you!
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