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Stopping meds

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Has anyone stopped meds and tried to go all natural? My son has motion tics and it gets worse with meds I wanted to try not meds and see what I can do with natural vitamins

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What meds is your son taking?

My son also has Tourette (motor & vocal tics). I’ve read that certain stimulants can aggravate tics, but others do not seem to. There are also non-stimulant options, which are actually the first choice medications for treating tic disorders.

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My son was on vyvanze and abilify

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