Do Any Adhd Medication Cause A Tourette Like Syndrome?
This is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (phonic or vocal tics).
The disorder generally begins before the individual is 21 years old and is usually lifelong, with symptoms following a waxing and waning course.
The hallmark of Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a succession of
Motor tics, which are repetitive, involuntary...
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