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   How do you treat Tourette syndrome?

   • Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, others) might help control symptoms of sadness, anxiety and OCD. Antiseizure medications. Recent studies suggest that some people with Tourette syndrome respond to topiramate (Topamax), which is used to treat epilepsy. Behavior therapy.

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   How are Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders treated?

   • How are TS and Other Tic Disorders Treated? Treatment is not always required for Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorders. In all cases, it is essential to educate the individual and others in their life about TS/Tic Disorders and to provide appropriate supports across all settings (school, work, home, etc.)

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   Can Tourette syndrome be cured?

   • There's no cure for Tourette syndrome. Treatment is aimed at controlling tics that interfere with everyday activities and functioning. When tics aren't severe, treatment might not be necessary. Medications to help control tics or reduce symptoms of related conditions include: Medications that block or lessen dopamine.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › touretteTourette syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 8, 2018 · The criteria used to diagnose Tourette syndrome include: Both motor tics and vocal tics are present, although not necessarily at the same time. Tics occur several times a day, nearly every day or intermittently, for more than a year. Tics begin before age 18. Tics aren't caused by medications, other substances or another medical condition.

3. www.cdc.gov › tourette-syndrome › treatmentTreatment of Tourette Syndrome | Tourette Syndrome | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Behavioral therapy is a treatment that teaches people with TS ways to manage their tics. Behavioral therapy is not a cure for tics. However, it can help reduce the number of tics, the severity of tics, the impact of tics, or a combination of all of these. It is important to understand that even though behavioral therapies might help reduce the ...

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTourette Syndrome: What Is It, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Feb 23, 2021 · Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition. It causes someone to make involuntary movements or sounds called tics. The disorder starts in childhood and usually decreases in early adulthood. Medication and behavioral therapy are the most common treatments for Tourette syndrome. Neurologists or psychiatrists can care for Tourette’s.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesA Review of the Current Treatment of Tourette Syndrome

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   A single BTX treatment may last 12 to 16 weeks. Side effects may include local muscle weakness, local muscular discomfort, replacement tics, and increased PMU. The AAN concluded that BTX treatment for Tourette syndrome–related tics was probably more effective than placebo in adolescents and adults and stated the PMU might also improve.

   • Author: Mary F Seideman, Travis A Seideman

   • Publish Year: 2020

6. www.cdc.gov › tourette-syndrome › diagnosisDiagnosis for Tic Disorders | Tourette Syndrome | CDC

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   Tourette syndrome. To be diagnosed with TS, a person must. Have two or more motor tics (for example, blinking or shrugging the shoulders) and at least one vocal tic (for example, humming, clearing the throat, or yelling out a word or phrase), although they might not always happen at the same time. Have had tics for at least a year.

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   Aug 8, 2018 · Tourette syndrome is a disorder that causes involuntary movements or sounds (tics) that can't be controlled. Learn about the types, causes, complications and treatments of Tourette syndrome from Mayo Clinic experts.

8. tourette.org › about-tourette › overviewTreatment - Tourette Association of America

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   Learn about different treatments for TS and Tic Disorders, such as behavioral therapy, medication, and deep brain stimulation. Find out how to work with a clinician to determine the best approach for your individual needs.