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verapamil and Tourette Syndrome

verapamil has been researched along with Tourette Syndrome in 2 studies

Verapamil: A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent.
verapamil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dexverapamil and (S)-verapamil. An L-type calcium channel blocker of the phenylalkylamine class, it is used (particularly as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmia, and as a preventive medication for migraine.
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-{[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl](methyl)amino}-2-(propan-2-yl)pentanenitrile : A tertiary amino compound that is 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethylamine in which the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen are replaced by a methyl group and a 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexyl group.

Tourette Syndrome: A neuropsychological disorder related to alterations in DOPAMINE metabolism and neurotransmission involving frontal-subcortical neuronal circuits. Both multiple motor and one or more vocal tics need to be present with TICS occurring many times a day, nearly daily, over a period of more than one year. The onset is before age 18 and the disturbance is not due to direct physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition. The disturbance causes marked distress or significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. (From DSM-IV, 1994; Neurol Clin 1997 May;15(2):357-79)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Two patients with Tourette's disorder were treated with calcium antagonists."1.27Calcium antagonists in the treatment of Tourette's disorder. ( Bronheim, S; Lavenstein, B; Licamele, WL; O'Leary, J; Walsh, TL, 1986)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Alessi, NE1
Walden, M1
Hsieh, PS1
Walsh, TL1
Lavenstein, B1
Licamele, WL1
Bronheim, S1
O'Leary, J1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for verapamil and Tourette Syndrome

ArticleYear
Nifedipine-haloperidol combination in the treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome: a case study.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1989, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Child; Drug Therapy, Combination; Haloperidol; Humans; Male; Nifedipine; Toure

1989
Calcium antagonists in the treatment of Tourette's disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1986, Volume: 143, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Calcium Channel Blockers; Child; Diltiazem; Female; Humans; Male; Tourette Syndrome; Verapami

1986