In this article, our pharmacist discusses the risks of stopping Intuniv (guanfacine) abruptly as well as how to safely discontinue use.

Dec 15, 2019 · Guanfacine works in the prefrontal cortex to increase attention and cognition by activating postsynaptic norepinephrine receptors. In preclinical studies, the drug improved …

Jan 24, 2019 · Switching Between Intuniv (Extended-Release Guanfacine) and Immediate-Release Products In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses switching …

Apr 14, 2018 · The pharmacist discusses whether or not guanfacine needs to be tapered down before discontinuing or changing to a different drug.

Answer Intuniv (guanfacine extended release) tablets should not be cut, split or crushed. Doing so will destroy the extended release mechanism of the drug, causing the entire dose to be …

Guanfacine should always be tapered by no more than 1 mg every 3 to 7 days when discontinuing but can be used at the same time as a stimulant medication.

May 15, 2016 · I read a couple much older threads on Guanfacine, but couldn't reply due to the posts age. One post asked for other using Guanfacine and asked what they thought, the other …

Feb 21, 2007 · Guanfacine and clonidine are alpha-2 agonists, which means they bind to the alpha-2 receptor on brain cells, blocking the release of a neurotransmitter called …

Oct 8, 2010 · My daughter takes guanfacine and it makes her calmer, less angry, less fits of rage and less irritable. A mild drug, she hasn't experienced any negative side effects and we've …

Nov 8, 2022 · For example, guanfacine combined with Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) showed more consistent benefits for ADHD symptoms than either agent alone. Another study showed …