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- Dopamine-blocking medications (used to suppress tics)
- Alpha-adrenergic agonists (clonidine and guanfacine)
- Stimulant medications (ethylphenidate and dextroamphetamine - can lessen ADHD symptoms in people with TS without causing more severe tics)
- Antidepressants (serotonin reuptake inhibitors like clomipramine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline)
- Behavioral Treatments (awareness training and competing response training to reduce tics)
- Psychotherapy (to cope with disorder and accompanying problems like ADHS, depression, anxiety, or OCD)
- Iron Supplements (Shown to exert a benefical effect on tic frequency and severity)

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