How common are tics in add kids?

Common: Many of the medications used to treat adhd actually list "tics" as one of the side effects. Tics could also be another symptom of what is causing the adhd symptoms. Chronic strep, called pandas, can cause both adhd symptoms and tics. It is important for a doctor to be thorough and look for any and all underlying causes.

Rarely: Less than 5% of children with pur add/adhd have or develop tics.

Incidence of tics in: Children with adhd is 6-11% prior to meds. Medications can induce tics, but group studies show no increase in kids with adhd on meds.The old warning about stimulants still exists because pharmaceutical companies feel it's not cost-effective to re-do the studies. Peer-reviewed studies show that when children with adhd & tics are given stimulants , 1/3 get better, 1/3 get worse & 1/3 stay the same.

Fairly common: Tics are often a co-morbid condition in patients with ADD/ADHD. They can be stressful for both the child and the parent but usually do not cause harm. Biggest challenge is when the tic is causing the child's peers to tease. I hope this article helps. http://contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com/contemporary-pediatrics/news/modernmedicine/welcome-modernmedicine/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-d?page=full

Tics and ADD: They are quite common, especially if the child is taking medication for the ADD