What is Intuniv XR?
INTUNIV XR® (guanfacine hydrochloride extended-release tablets) is an oral, once-daily treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its active ingredient, guanfacine, is a selective alpha2A-adrenergic receptor agonist.
What does Intuniv do to the brain?
The stimulants work by arousing the brain. As we know a brain that is more alert works better. That, after all, is what coffee is all about. But Intuniv appears to work by actually changing the ability of the brain to create working memory function.
Is Intuniv the same as guanfacine?
Intuniv is the brand name of guanfacine as a medication for ADHD. Guanfacine is typically only used for ADHD when stimulants like amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall) aren’t suitable, not tolerated, or not effective.
Does Intuniv make you high?
Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, Intuniv is not a stimulant. Intuniv is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and is often given together with other blood pressure medications.
Does Intuniv cause weight gain?
Unlike other ADHD medications—especially stimulants like Adderall, Concerta, or Vyvanse—a benefit of Intuniv is that it does not cause much appetite suppression. This can make it a good choice for children who have problems gaining weight when taking a stimulant.
What happens if you stop Intuniv suddenly?
You should not stop using Intuniv suddenly. Stopping suddenly can raise your blood pressure and cause unpleasant symptoms. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting and cannot take your medicine as usual. Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine.
How do you know if ADHD meds are too high?
Signs Your Child’s ADHD Medication Needs Fine-Tuning
- Has improved focus in the morning but seems to lose those benefits early in the afternoon.
- Keeps losing weight, even after the first few weeks.
- Seems too “wired” and irritable during most of the day when the medication is active.
Does intuniv cause weight gain?
Adverse reactions ≥2% for all doses of INTUNIV and >rate in placebo in any dose group but did not meet this criteria in all doses combined: affect lability (affect lability, mood swings), increased weight, syncope/loss of consciousness (loss of consciousness, presyncope, syncope), dyspepsia, tachycardia (tachycardia.
What are the side effects of intuniv?
Common side effects
- Sleepiness, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, irritability.
- Low blood pressure.
- Nausea, stomach pain, dry mouth, constipation and decreased appetite.
Does Intuniv cause weight loss?
