Arbaclofen May Help Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome
Arbaclofen is a drug that has not yet been approved by the FDA. It appears to treat social withdrawal symptoms in people who have Fragile X Syndrome. There is hope that perhaps this drug could also help people who have autism with social difficulties. Arbaclofen is also called STX209. It is the first drug that is designed to treat one of the symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome. More specifically, arbaclofen helps with the social withdrawal that many children who have Fragile X Syndrome experience. Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition resulting from a chromosomal abnormality. It results in an … Continue reading