Intuniv

[admin]

Brand Name: Intuniv

Generic Name: Guanfacine

Primary Use: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Dosage Forms:

Extended-Release (XR)tablets of 1mg, 2mg, 3mg and 4mg

Common Side Effects:

• Weight gain
• Upper abdominal pain
• Sluggish feeling
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Constipation

Least common side effects:

• Difficulty sleeping
• Stomach upset
• Skin pallor
• Weakness
• Indigestion
• Heartburn
• Dry and Itchy eyes
• Decreased libido
• Decreased appetite
• Belching

Serious side effects:

• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Depression
• Increased urination
• Irregular heart rate
• Dyspnoea
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Unusual tiredness
• Dizziness while changing position for lying or sitting
• Sweating

How long should it be taken?

As advised by the physician.

Effectiveness:

• There is no systematic evaluation of effectiveness of XR for more than 9 weeks in 6-12 yearand over 15 weeks in 13–17-year-old population.
• Long term efficacy is still unknown.