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The management of Tourette syndrome has the goal of managing symptoms to achieve optimum functioning, rather than eliminating symptoms; not all persons with Tourette's require treatment, and there is no cure [1] or universally effective medication. [2]
Tourette syndrome or Tourette's syndrome (abbreviated as TS or Tourette's) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by multiple movement (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic. Common tics are blinking, coughing, throat clearing, sniffing, and facial movements.
Ecopipam (development codes SCH-39166, EBS-101, and PSYRX-101) is a dopamine antagonist which is under development for the treatment of Lesch–Nyhan syndrome, Tourette syndrome, speech disorders, and restless legs syndrome. [2] It is taken by mouth. [3] Ecopipam acts as a selective dopamine D 1 and D 5 receptor antagonist. [2]
Neuroleptic medications (antipsychotics), metoclopramide [1] [2] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms after ruling out other potential causes [1] Differential diagnosis: Huntington's disease, cerebral palsy, Tourette syndrome, dystonia [2] Prevention: Using lowest possible dose of neuroleptic medication [3] Treatment
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The first line of treatment is behavioural therapy, followed by medication (most often aripiprazole) if the former is unsuccessful. [ 8 ] Although behavioural therapy is the recommended first treatment, many people with tics do not access it due to the lack of trained psychotherapists.
Tourette syndrome Williams syndrome Neurodivergent people may have one or multiple conditions, along with other mental health diagnoses, such as depression or anxiety, Butter notes.
DBS has been used experimentally in treating adults with severe Tourette syndrome who do not respond to conventional treatment. Despite widely publicized early successes, DBS remains a highly experimental procedure for treating Tourette's, and more study is needed to determine whether long-term benefits outweigh the risks.