Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release) is used alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment ofattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). The exact mechanism of action of guanfacine in ADHDis unknown. Extended-release guanfacine is effective for the treatment ofADHD in childrenand...
➣ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulants Adults and children age 6 and older: 1 mg (extended-release) P.O. daily; adjust in increments of no more than 1 mg/week. Maintain dosage within 1 to 4 mg/day, depending on clinical...
Guanfacine for ADHD and Tics disorders like Tourette's syndromeGuanfacine is pharmacologically similar to clonidine. In a controlled trial of children with ADHD plus tics like Tourette's syndrome, guanfacine improved symptoms in both domains, though the improvements in attention fell short of what is...