tourettes syndrome and long term memory

marvelle · Newbie Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 14

Hello. I suffer from tourettes syndrome and I would like to know if it can have any effect on long term memory. Thank you

marje · Silver Member Joined: 22 Nov 2001 Posts: 242

Hi! It is not the tourettes syndrome that can cause problems with the memory but the drugs used to ease severe symptoms. Drugs such as haloperidol, pimozide, sulpiride, and tiapride decrease the amount of dopamine in the body. Unfortunately, the incidence of side effects, even at low dosages, is quite high. The short-term side effects can include sedation, dysphoria, weight gain, movement abnormalities, depression, and poor school performance. Long-term side effects can include phobias, memory difficulties, and personality changes.

tourettes syndrome and long term memory

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