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Tourette's and ADHD

Q:

"My five-year-old son is being evaluated for ADHD. Recently he has shown accelerated signs of facial tics and hyperactivity. Does he have Tourette's?"

A:

Motor tics often start between the ages of five and nine. It may not be unusual to have a tic disorder and ADHD. If your son has a tic disorder, it might be best not to use Ritalin, Dexedrine, or Adderall. Instead, consider a non-stimulant medication. Does he have Tourette's Disorder? It would be best to discuss this with your family doctor or a pediatric neurologist.

Larry Silver, M.D., is the author of Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on AD/HD and The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities. He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

1 Comments:

  • Posted by danmom - Jun 28 2008 @ 10:08 PM
    Tics after taking concerta
    If your son already has tics, DO NOT TRY CONCERTA. Our son developed a pretty sever tic that affected his breathing, head and shoulder movements that were embarrasing to him and interfered with physical control, such as in the martial arts class he was taking. Taking Topamax pretty well controls the tics now, but two years later, he still has some.
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