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Can Chlorprotixen worsen tics and symptoms in my 15-year-old daughter with Tourette's syndrome, OCD, and tics?
Hello, my 15 year old daughter suffers from Tourette's, OCD and has strong nervous tics, she has been taking chlorprothixen hasco 15mg 3 tablets in the evening for a long time, but she still makes barking and screaming 🥺 sounds very loudly, she can wake up at 5 am and do this for an hour. I don't know if this drug sometimes exacerbates this disease. Please help 🙏
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
Tourette's disease (Tourette's syndrome), OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and nervous tics can be difficult to manage, especially in young people. The drug chlorprothixen (chlorprothixen) is a neuroleptic used mainly in the treatment of anxiety and psychotic disorders, as well as in some cases of Tourette's disease, due to its sedative and anxiolytic effects.
However, reactions to this drug can vary from person to person. Some neuroleptics can sometimes worsen tics or cause other unwanted symptoms. Symptoms such as increased screaming, barking sounds and early waking up may be related to Tourette's disease, but may also be due to the medication or dose not being properly working.
Waking up early (at 5 am) and increased tics can be a signal that your daughter's sleep is disturbed. It is important to assess whether the sleep is sufficiently deep and restorative. Tics can be exacerbated by stress or fatigue. It is worth paying attention to the triggers and trying to minimize them, e.g. through relaxation techniques. In addition to medication, behavioral therapy such as CBIT (comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics) can help manage tics.
In this situation, please contact your treating physician (preferably a neurologist or psychiatrist) to discuss the side effects and effectiveness of the drug. There may be other treatment options for tics, such as aripiprazole, risperidone or clonidine.
If you are unable to consult a doctor, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-psychiatra