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Treatment of Tourette's syndrome

People with mild TS often do not require any treatment and can learn to live with the symptoms. However, support and advice can often be helpful in this process.

A number of drug treatments are used where the symptoms are more pronounced.  The drugs used will depend on the nature of the tics and how severe they are.  It may be necessary to try several drugs before one is found that suits the person concerned.

People with TS may be referred to a variety of different health care professionals for treatment such as paediatric neurologists and child psychologists. In some hospitals, these specialists work together in a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible care.

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