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Is It Safe To Give Magnesium Gluconate While On Clonidine For Motor Tics In Children?

Hi there. I would really like a Peds Neurologist help with my questions. My eight year old son went from having simple motor tics to complex motor tics. We have seen a few Peds Neurologist here and the dx thus far is complex motor tics. He is getting frustrated with the tics (face, arms, legs) and I am feeling so helpless. I am a Pediatrician and feel so helpless. I realize the course of tics and they wax and wane. I am unsure of the trigger at times. I was given a script for Clonidine (0.1mg)-1/2 tab bid. We started it qd for four days and have only taken it bid for two days. I know that it takes about two weeks to see if the Clonidine is helping. My questions are:1) His tics seem to be worse, is that what happens initially with Clonidine or is it an indication that it may not help? Or do I just stay optimistic and wait the few weeks. He is a bit more emotional; however, nothing else noted.2)Can he take his Magnesium supplement (Magnesium Gluconate) while he is on the Clonidine? I was wanting to give it a few hours apart.3)Now, a question from a mother s heart. Is there a chance he can outgrow this? I realize that there is a chance of vocal tics as he gets older and the dx of TS is there. I have heard that children have a hard time until puberty is completed and some do outgrow this. What is your experience?Thanks so much. I appreciate your help.
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the magnesium gluconate can be considered to consume safely while on clonidine therapy for motor tics in your kid. There are no data of drug interaction or adverse effects by prefering these molecules together.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Is It Safe To Give Magnesium Gluconate While On Clonidine For Motor Tics In Children?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the magnesium gluconate can be considered to consume safely while on clonidine therapy for motor tics in your kid. There are no data of drug interaction or adverse effects by prefering these molecules together. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon