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A member asked:
Are there any antidepressants i can talk to my doctor about that do not create/worsten facial tics? its a common side effect and i have tourette's.
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Sure: While it is a side effect of many anti-depressants, the incidence is higher in some than others. Even in those that have higher incidence, it doesn't happen frequently - about 15% for the higher incidence ones. That means you have an 85% chance of doing fine even with the worst offenders. A psychiatrist would be very aware of which ones would be best to try for your specific situation. Good luck!
Answered 5/8/2016
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