title: A case of Tourette's syndrome with symptoms of attention deficit disorder treated with desipramine.
abstract: Therapy for Tourette's syndrome with tricyclic antidepressants has had varied results. Previous reports have not addressed the frequent association of symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADD) with Tourette's syndrome or the plasma levels of tricyclic antidepressants. A boy with Tourette's syndrome and ADD-like symptoms was treated with desipramine, and all the symptoms improved. This drug may be effective therapy for patients with Tourette's syndrome and ADD-like symptoms.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Hoge
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Biederman
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D003891:Desipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D003891:Desipramine