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N\u2010Methyl\u2010D\u2010Aspartate \u00a0receptor antagonists have recently emerged as a promising treatment option for a variety of neurologic and developmental problems, including autism.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title><jats:p>To review (systematically), for the first time, the medical literature that explores the safety in and efficacy of memantine in autism.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods and procedures<\/jats:title><jats:p>A comprehensive electronic search for relevant randomized controlled trials was conducted in four databases. Using RevMan software, we extracted and pooled data as a risk ratio (RR) or normalized mean differences in an inverse variance strategy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>This systematic review and meta\u2010analysis includes five trials. There was no difference in enhancing social responsiveness when compared to placebo, though memantine lowered the likelihood of anxiety (RR\u00a0=\u00a00.25; 95% Confidence interval: [0.07; 0.87], <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a00.03). However, memantine aggravated impulsive behaviors. Additionally, in another trial that compared memantine added to risperidone versus risperidone added to placebo, memantine was found to be effective and safe.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Memantine showed safety in reducing acute symptoms of anxiety and other symptoms encountered in pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders. However, memantine does not improve the core symptoms of autism. 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