Tourettes?!?

Question

Anybody here with tourettes or knows somebody with tourettes? If so what kind of medication do they take for it? I've tried 2 different ones and neither work for me. I'm wondering what else is out three that is helping people.

Answer 1

Treatment of Tourette syndrome focuses on identifying and helping the individual manage the most troubling symptoms. Most cases of Tourette's are mild and pharmacological treatment is not warranted: the prognosis is good for uncomplicated cases. In cases where treatment is warranted, treatment of Tourette syndrome can be divided into treatment of tics, and treatment of co-occurring conditions, which, when present, are often a larger source of impairment than the tics themselves. Not all persons with tics will also have co-occurring conditions, but when comorbid disorders are present, they often take treatment priority.

There is no cure for Tourette syndrome and no medication which works universally for all individuals without significant adverse effects. Knowledge and understanding are the best treatments available for tics. Management of the symptoms of Tourette's may include pharmacologic, behavioral and psychological therapies. While pharmacological intervention is reserved for more severe symptoms, treatment with other modalities may help avoid or ameliorate depression or social isolation, and improve supportive family functioning. Educating the patient, family, and surrounding community (school, church, friends, etc.) is a key part of treatment.

The majority of people with Tourette syndrome require no medication, but medication is available to help when symptoms interfere with functioning.[6] Because children with tics often present to physicians when their tics are at their highest severity, and because of the waxing and waning nature of tics, it is recommended that medication not be started immediately or changed often. Frequently, the tics subside with understanding of the condition and a supportive environment. When medication is used, the goal is not to eliminate symptoms: it should be used at the lowest possible dose that manages symptoms without adverse effects.

The classes of medications with the most proven efficacy in treating tics — typical and atypical neuroleptics — can have long-term and short-term adverse effects.[3] The antihypertensive agents, clonidine (Catapres®) and guanfacine (Tenex®), are also used to treat tics. Stimulants and other medications may be useful in treating ADHD when it co-occurs with tic disorders. Drugs from several other classes of medications can be used as alternatives when stimulant trials fail. Clomipramine (Anafranil®), a tricyclic antidepressant, and SSRIs, a class of antidepressants including fluoxetine, sertraline, and fluvoxamine, may be prescribed when a Tourette syndrome patient also has symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a useful treatment when OCD is present, and there is increasing evidence supporting the use of habit reversal in the treatment of tics. Relaxation techniques, such as exercise, yoga or meditation, may also be useful in relieving stress that may aggravate tics.

Answer 2

I have tourettes. Message me for info

Answer 3

Clonidine works pretty well for my son. He has been on it for just over a year. It minimizes the tics and vocal tremors.

Answer 4

i would recommend going to your doctor they can prescribe meds for this. or call your mental heath resourse center and tell you are looking a tourettes syndrome chapter in your area

Answer 5

I have a tic disorder. Xanax haps calm my tics. Talk to your doctor and see what medication would me best for you.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I don't take anything. Not mild either.