brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Huntington Disease
Treatment of Huntington Disease
Antipsychotic and other drugs to relieve symptoms As soon as possible after the diagnosis is made, people with Huntington disease should establish Advance Directives , indicating what kind of medical care they want at the end of life. No cure exists for Huntington disease. However, certain drugs, including Antipsychotic drugs (such as Medications for Treatment of Depression can be used to treat depression, if present. Doctors offer Overview of Genetic Disorders and genetic testing to people have parents or siblings with Huntington disease. Genetic counseling should be offered before genetic testing because the consequences of Huntington disease are so serious. Counseling is particularly important for women of childbearing age and men considering becoming fathers. 