Calcium antagonists in the treatment of Tourette's disorder

Am J Psychiatry. 1986 Nov;143(11):1467-8. doi: 10.1176/ajp.143.11.1467.

Abstract

Two patients with Tourette's disorder were treated with calcium antagonists. Verapamil and nifedipine produced positive responses, and diltiazem produced no response. Given the negative side effects of the current drugs for this disorder, the authors suggest further study of calcium antagonists.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Diltiazem / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tourette Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Tourette Syndrome / psychology
  • Verapamil / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Verapamil
  • Diltiazem