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What medication is best to help control tourettes? can certain activity to helo focus help control tics?
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Depends: Some medications are effective at treating tics. A commonly used one is clonidine and I have also had success with topiramate. If the tics are associated with ADHD, guanfacine is another choice. There are others so it would be best to speak with your physician for further guidance.
Answered 11/28/2017
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