Concerta XL and Tourettes syndrome

[Cariad]

T takes concerta XL and has tourettes, they know about this and he still takes it. I've googled to no avail to find out why they shouldn't be taken when you have tourettes..

 

Can anybody shed any light on this?

Edited April 9, 2008 by Cariad

[Brook]

Hi Cariad,

 

don't quote me on this! but I think it's because if kids are generally prone to tics then these meds can increase tics, so obviously if he has tourette's then he has tics, so I suppose it could increase the severity of his tics.

 

I'm sure I've read this somewhere, I'll have a search as well.

 

Brook

Edited April 9, 2008 by Brook

[Brook]

Try googling concerta and tics, a few things come up.

 

Brook

[Cariad]

Thanks Brook, will do now!

[sandyn]

Hi unfortunately, one of the side effects of Concerta xl (as well as other stimulants) can cause tics. This could make the Tourettes much worse.