Hypothermia Associated With Melatonin Ingestion in a Child With Autism. Issue 5 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erden, Semih
• Is Part Of: Clinical neuropharmacology. Volume 42:Issue 5(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: autism -- sleep -- melatonin -- hypothermia; Neuropharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.78
• DOI: 10.1097/WNF.0000000000000355
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0362-5664

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social interaction and communication disorder and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Sleep disorders are frequently observed in children with autism spectrum disorder. We present a case of hypothermia in an autistic child with a sleep disorder whose body temperature decreased to 34°C after a single dose of melatonin. Hypothermia continued for 2 more days, but her nighttime sleeping problems decreased. This case is important because it demonstrates the possible risk of hypothermia with melatonin use in children with autism with a sleep disorder.