What Is Tourette Syndrome?

Tourette Syndrome is a condition that causes a series of repeated tics, involuntary movement, and sounds in people. The cause for Tourette syndrome is unknown, but it is thought to be hereditary. Symptoms include repeated eye blinking, coughing, sniffing, kicking, arm movements, and shoulder movements.

Treatment for Tourette syndrome includes taking medication. A common drug class used to treat Tourette syndrome is the typical antipsychotics drug class.