Clonidine Treatment Increases Tics in Patients With Tourette Syndrome: Case Report

Clonidine Treatment Increases Tics in Patients With Tourette Syndrome: Case Report

Clonidine usually serves as a tic-suppressing agent in patients with Tourette syndrome. A case study is presented in which clonidine at subclinical concentrations led to an exacerbation of the tics and caused severe systemic heat sensations. Involvement of functional abnormalities of the hypothalamu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of child neurology 2001-05, Vol.16 (5), p.380-381
1. Verfasser: Kessler, Abraham R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists - administration & dosage
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists - adverse effects
Child
Clonidine - administration & dosage
Clonidine - adverse effects
Humans
Male
Tics - chemically induced
Tics - diagnosis
Tourette Syndrome - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Clonidine usually serves as a tic-suppressing agent in patients with Tourette syndrome. A case study is presented in which clonidine at subclinical concentrations led to an exacerbation of the tics and caused severe systemic heat sensations. Involvement of functional abnormalities of the hypothalamus in Tourette syndrome is hypothesized. (J Child Neurol 2001;16:380-381).
ISSN:0883-0738
1708-8283
DOI:10.1177/088307380101600515