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A member asked:
I have nervous tics, they are not involuntary, i can control them if i try. what are treatments? i think it's tourettes, as i've had them for 10 years
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Tics: Usually the tics in tourette's syndrome verbal or motor are usually involuntary which can be increased by stress. Usually accompanied by ocd symptoms.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Treat tics: Tics can be supressed but asr still involuntary. Most commonly used medicines includ tenex, (guanfacine) clonidine, atypical psychotics like risperdal, clonazepam, dantrium.
Answered 11/28/2017
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