title: Nifedipine-haloperidol combination in the treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome: a case study.
abstract: Anecdotal case reports have been published describing the use of the calcium channel blockers verapamil and nifedipine to provide rapid and dramatic relief in refractory Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome (TS). The authors' case presentation illustrates that, although these two drugs may not always work alone, they can be successfully used in combination with other medications for treating refractory TS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 49109-0706.
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Alessi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walden
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Hsieh
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002648:Child; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D014700:Verapamil / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014700:Verapamil; D009543:Nifedipine; D006220:Haloperidol