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I have chronic tics intermittently since 3 yrs. on visiting neurologist i was prescribed clonazepam. it's anticonvulsant drug, is it used for tics?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Clonazepam: Can be used in other conditions than seizures (anti-convulsant), your neurologist's judgement and experience, decided on using the drug for your condition, you can kindly ask him/her about the logic of prescribing it, best wishes

Answered 9/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have chronic tics intermittently since 3 yrs. on visiting neurologist i was prescribed clonazepam. it's anticonvulsant drug, is it used for tics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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