Tic Reduction in Adult Onset Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome Using as Required Nabiximols Spray

Abstract

Background: Tourette syndrome (TS) manifests with motor and vocal tics that can reach disabling intensity. Established therapies may show insufficient relief or side effects. Cannabinoids have demonstrated therapeutic potential in small studies. This report presents buccal Nabiximols “as required” in the treatment of tics in TS. Case report: A 25-year-old man presented with stigmatizing motor and phonic tics after cessation of daily Cannabis use. After Tiaprid 300 mg per day had shown no sufficient effect a trial of Nabiximols reduced tics by >90%. Discussion: Nabiximols could be an adjunct treatment in TS for situations were tics are severly disabling.