| Title |
A Comprehensive Review of Tourette Syndrome and Complementary Alternative Medicine
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Developmental Disorders Reports, March 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s40474-018-0137-2 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Ashutosh Kumar, L. Duda, G. Mainali, S. Asghar, D. Byler |
| Abstract |
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric condition defined by both motor and phonic tics over a period of at least 1 year with the onset before 18 years of age. The purpose of this article is to review the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) in children and adults with Tourette syndrome with emphasis on recent research. Most patients do not tell their physician about the use of CAM unless if specifically asked. Of the studies reviewed, description of the treatment and the frequency of use were most often reported. Few studies examine the role or effectiveness of CAM in the treatment of TS specifically. Practitioners should be aware of current research regarding various CAM modalities used for TS patients, including efficacy, potential adverse effects, and interactions with medications. Robust data about the use of CAM, efficacy, and potential side effects is lacking and requires further research to clarify optimal use. |
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