Down Syndrome - Medications

SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

Medicines are not used to treat Down syndrome. But medicines are used to treat other diseases associated with Down syndrome and other health problems that may develop. For example, antibiotics for ear infections and thyroid hormones for an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) may be used.

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By:	Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: February 10, 2010
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics David Smith, MD - Family Medicine

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Down Syndrome - Medications

SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS