Advances of medicated management for tic disorder in children
In recent years,more attention has been paid to the treatment of tic disorder(TD)in children owing to a decrease in onset of age and cure rate and an increase in refractory cases.The present article reviews advances in drug therapies for TD,including α2-adrenergic receptors,dopamine receptor D blockers,typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs,antiepileptic drugs,and botulinum toxin type A,as well as the sustainable treatment up to adulthood.It also highlights the regular treatmentfull-course treatment,and individualized treatment for TD in children.