<s>[INST] <<SYS>> This is a medical question of type : outlook <</SYS>> What is the outlook for Tourette Syndrome ? [/INST] Although TS can be a chronic condition with symptoms lasting a lifetime, most people with the condition experience their worst symptoms in their early teens, with improvement occurring in the late teens and continuing into adulthood. As a result, some individuals may actually become symptom free or no longer need medication for tic suppression. </s>