Three Adult Cases of ADHD With Comorbid Tic Symptoms Successfully Treated With Guanfacine Monotherapy.
Koji Tada, Teruo Tada, Takashi Tsuboi et al.
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Case in brief
Three adult males with a history of childhood-onset ADHD and persistent tic symptoms were treated with low-dose extended-release guanfacine. All patients demonstrated rapid and significant improvement in tic symptoms following guanfacine monotherapy. This case series highlights the potential efficacy of guanfacine in managing both ADHD and tic disorders in adults.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Guanfacine monotherapy may be an effective treatment option for adults with ADHD and comorbid tic disorders, despite limited evidence in this population.