The findings with Tacrine, however, provide hope that perhaps other agents in this category currently under investigation may prove safer and more effective. Tourette syndrome is a neurologic disorder usually diagnosed in children under age 21. Average age of patients in the current study was 24. The characteristic motor and vocal tics associated with the disorder are mild in the majority of patients and often diminish or stabilize with age. Although the public often associates coprolalia with Tourette syndrome, this is in fact a relatively rare but socially disabling symptom.
Coprolalia is considered a complex vocal tic and consists of involuntary swearing in public.
However, many children with Tourette also exhibit symptoms of ADHD such as short attention span, poor concentration, impulsivity and hyperactivity, according to Dr. Juncos. All Rights Reserved.