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Last Updated: 9/3/2025

Treatment of Tourette's Syndrome and Comorbid ADHD

Co-occurrence of Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD

  • Tourette's syndrome frequently co-occurs with ADHD (50-75% of cases) 1

Comparison of Stimulants in Tourette's and ADHD

  • Amphetamine-based medications like Adderall may cause worse tic severity than methylphenidate 2