http://mystressrelief.net/does-anyone-know-any-other-medicines-for-tourettes-syndrome/ Stress Management for a Stress Free Life Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:21:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://mystressrelief.net/does-anyone-know-any-other-medicines-for-tourettes-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-3456 TweetyBi Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:16:38 +0000 http://mystressrelief.net/does-anyone-know-any-other-medicines-for-tourettes-syndrome/#comment-3456 The med you've taken is clonidine (Catapres). Other meds used to treat tic-ing that interferes with function are neuroleptics, such as haloperidol (Haldol) and pimozide (Orap). Unfortunately, there is no one medication that is helpful to all people with Tourette syndrome, nor does any medication completely eliminate symptoms. Your doctor cannot "just put [you] on the same stuff" unless you allow it. You have a say in this and can refuse any and all forms of treatment. This is your right. Insist that the doctor come up with other medications and you can suggest the two I named. Besides, if you feel your current doctor isn't responsive enough to your needs, report this to your insurance company and request a change of provider. That is also your right. The med you’ve taken is clonidine (Catapres). Other meds used to treat tic-ing that interferes with function are neuroleptics, such as haloperidol (Haldol) and pimozide (Orap). Unfortunately, there is no one medication that is helpful to all people with Tourette syndrome, nor does any medication completely eliminate symptoms.
Your doctor cannot “just put [you] on the same stuff” unless you allow it. You have a say in this and can refuse any and all forms of treatment. This is your right. Insist that the doctor come up with other medications and you can suggest the two I named. Besides, if you feel your current doctor isn’t responsive enough to your needs, report this to your insurance company and request a change of provider. That is also your right.

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