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What medications do people take for Tourette syndrome?

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ADHD medications. Stimulants such as methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, others) and medications containing dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR, Dexedrine, others) can ... Recent studies suggest that some people with Tourette syndrome respond to topiramate (Topamax), which is used to treat epilepsy. read more

Tourette's syndrome is most commonly treated with the anti-psychotic drug haloperidol. This drug works by blocking the D2 class of dopamine receptors in the dorsal and ventral striatum of the basal ganglia. read more

Medications do not eliminate tics completely. However, they can help some people with TS in their everyday life. There is no one medication that is best for all people. Most medications prescribed for TS have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating tics. Medications affect each person differently. read more