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Tourette Syndrome and Associated Daytime and Sleep Behaviors

Presenter: Michael Seyffert, MD
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Dr. Seyffert discussed the daytime behaviors associated with Tourette’s Syndrome such as ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Autism etc. and provided an overview of the evaluation and management of the comorbid sleep problems such as sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs syndrome.

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5 Responses to “Tourette Syndrome and Associated Daytime and Sleep Behaviors”

Since many of the drugs used to treat TS might be countraindicated or worsen RLS causing difficulty sleeping, what can be done to treat the paradox? This is in someone 23 yo who in the past had very good sleep habits


Posted on April 29th, 2010 at 10:26am by KelleyT

My high school and college age children with TS/OCD/ ADHD adopted the sleep/wake cycle of most college kids which is up all night. They are now trying to shift back to a more normal routine but are finding this difficult due to the ADHD and tic behavior. Any suggestions?


Posted on April 29th, 2010 at 10:33am by KelleyT

The side effect for many of the medications used to treat TS, OCD, Anxiety/Depression is sleepiness and fatigue. My teenagers with TS have found the intensity of this to be overwhelming and difficult to fight off during the school day. Sleep apnea has been diagnosed in one child. What suggestions can you offer for management given that they need the medication?


Posted on April 29th, 2010 at 10:39am by KelleyT

My child is about to begin taking Strattera for ADD issues. Should this impact her sleep?


Posted on April 29th, 2010 at 10:44am by KelleyT

I have a 16 year old with idosympatic insomnia. He also has AD not hyperactivity. He is taking ambien at night and concerta during the day. What is the role of ambien in treating these disorders?


Posted on May 4th, 2010 at 6:44am by KelleyT

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