MedicationsInitial dosageGoal dosageMaximum dosage
Noradrenergic drugs
Clonidine (Catapres)0.05 mg at bedtime0.1 mg three times daily0.2 mg three times daily
Guanfacine (Tenex)0.5 mg at bedtime1 mg twice daily1 mg three times daily
Dopamine-receptor–blocking drugs
Fluphenazine (Prolixin—brand no longer available)0.5 mg at bedtime1 mg three times daily3 mg three times daily
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)1.25 mg at bedtime2.5 mg twice daily5 mg twice daily
Pimozide (Orap)0.5 mg at bedtime1 mg twice daily3 mg twice daily
Risperidone (Risperdal)0.25 mg at bedtime1 mg twice daily2 mg twice daily
Dopamine-depleting drugs
Tetrabenazine (investigational)12.5 mg at bedtime25 mg three times daily50 mg three times daily
Other drugs
Baclofen (Lioresal Intrathecal solution for injection—only form of brand available)5 mg daily10 mg three times daily20 mg three times daily
Clonazepam (Klonopin)0.25 mg at bedtime0.5 mg three times daily1 mg three times daily
Topiramate (Topamax)25 mg at bedtime100 mg daily200 mg daily