Introduction: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by the presence of multiple motor and, at least one, phonic tics, for more than one year, beginning before 18 years of age; its treatment is often a challenge for the clinicianAreas covered: GTS treatment requires a multidisciplinary management to treat each patient's symptom. Although individuals with GTS often have comorbid psychiatric disorders, the focus of this review will only be on the management of tics.Expert opinion: The authors summarized the steps that clinicians should follow treating GTS patient; the impact of the tics on a patients' life should be the first step; different patients could present different levels of tolerance to the symptoms. Second, comorbidities should be considered before starting a treatment for tic. Finally, clinicians must focus the attention of the patient and family, on the length of the treatment and the duration of time after which the effects of the drug will occur. Before the treatment, the potential side effects must be mentioned to the parents, and the choice of treatment must be made in the light of the patient's tolerance to these.

Treatment options for tic disorders

Rizzo, Renata
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Gulisano, Mariangela
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
2020-01-01

Abstract

Introduction: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by the presence of multiple motor and, at least one, phonic tics, for more than one year, beginning before 18 years of age; its treatment is often a challenge for the clinicianAreas covered: GTS treatment requires a multidisciplinary management to treat each patient's symptom. Although individuals with GTS often have comorbid psychiatric disorders, the focus of this review will only be on the management of tics.Expert opinion: The authors summarized the steps that clinicians should follow treating GTS patient; the impact of the tics on a patients' life should be the first step; different patients could present different levels of tolerance to the symptoms. Second, comorbidities should be considered before starting a treatment for tic. Finally, clinicians must focus the attention of the patient and family, on the length of the treatment and the duration of time after which the effects of the drug will occur. Before the treatment, the potential side effects must be mentioned to the parents, and the choice of treatment must be made in the light of the patient's tolerance to these.
2020
Alpha-2 agonists
Tourette syndrome
antipsychotics
tics
vesicular monoamine transporter-2 inhibitors
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