tourette's syndrome
"I started guanfacine around the age of 6 for Tourette's. I have been taking it for years and have had to constantly increase the dosage because my tics have progressively gotten worse. I eventually had to stop because of how bad the side effects were. My main side effects were dizziness, nausea, leg cramps, and digestive disturbances. As for effectiveness, it used to work amazingly. I would not recommend this drug to anyone with severe tics, or anyone who already struggles with nausea and dizziness. The side effects are more noticeable in large doses.
Pros:
- Safe for children
- Effective for mild to moderate Tourette's
Cons:
- Bad side effects
- For moderate to severe Tourette's, there are much better options"