Tourette syndrome
Many patients with Tourette syndrome have very minor symptoms. In this case, they are usually not treated, because the side effects of the medications may be worse than the symptoms of the condition.
Drugs used to treat tics include dopamine blockers, such as fluphenazine, haloperidol, pimozide and risperidone. These medicines can help control or reduce tics, but they have side effects such as movement disorders and cognitive dulling. Antiseizure...
Read moreWhat is Tourette Syndrome Tourette syndrome may effect as many as 1 in every 100 people. Most people, however, have a mild form and may... Read more »
Tourette syndrome is characterized by involuntary tics. Tics are repetitive movements or vocalizations. These can include common, simple... Read more »
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
This is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (phonic or vocal tics).The disorder generally... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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