Tic disorders / Tourette syndrome
- Treat only functionally impairing tics
- CBIT is first-line behavioral therapy
- Alpha-2 agonist is useful with comorbid ADHD
- Antipsychotic/VMAT2-directed therapy for more severe tics
- Treat OCD/ADHD comorbidity separately
- Tics naturally wax and wane
Use at a glance
- Treat only functionally impairing tics
Treatment options
- CBIT is first-line behavioral therapy
Other treatment options
- Antipsychotic/VMAT2-directed therapy for more severe tics
- Tics naturally wax and wane
Practical pearls
- Alpha-2 agonist is useful with comorbid ADHD
- Treat OCD/ADHD comorbidity separately
Self-check
- Which cases of Tic disorders / Tourette syndrome generally require treatment?
functionally impairing tics.
- What should be treated in Tic disorders / Tourette syndrome?
OCD/ADHD comorbidity separately.
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