Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 35639

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What is Guanfacine?

Posted by Kalib on June 2, 2000, at 7:50:00

What is Guanfacine and what is it used for? I've read about this medication on this website, however, the writer did not go into much detail. I'm currently looking for a suitable medication to augment my antidepressant (Serzone). I've used Ritalin in the past, as I also have ADD type symptoms, however, Ritalin tends to increase my anxiety related symptoms. Thank You! Dennis

Re: What is Guanfacine? » Kalib

Posted by Noa on June 2, 2000, at 13:45:40

In reply to What is Guanfacine?, posted by Kalib on June 2, 2000, at 7:50:00

> What is Guanfacine and what is it used for?

Brand name: Tenex.

It is an antihypertensive, but I think it is used for ADHD, especially for the hyperactive/impulsive type. Not sure.

For more info, see:

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8124/19824/222571.html

Re: What is Guanfacine?

Posted by Elizabeth on June 3, 2000, at 9:31:20

In reply to Re: What is Guanfacine? » Kalib, posted by Noa on June 2, 2000, at 13:45:40

> > What is Guanfacine and what is it used for?
>
> Brand name: Tenex.
>
> It is an antihypertensive, but I think it is used for ADHD, especially for the hyperactive/impulsive type. Not sure.

Yes. It's like clonidine. It helps people with ADHD who have problems with frustration tolerance, in particular (it can also help them to sleep better, a problem for people who take stimulants). I believe it can also be used for anxiety.

Re: What is Guanfacine?

Posted by Greg on June 8, 2000, at 8:54:06

In reply to Re: What is Guanfacine?, posted by Elizabeth on June 3, 2000, at 9:31:20

There is a very informative site that discusses the particulars of the drug at the following location:

http://www.thriveonline.com/health/Library/drug/drug209.html

Hope this helps.

Greg

> > > What is Guanfacine and what is it used for?
> >
> > Brand name: Tenex.
> >
> > It is an antihypertensive, but I think it is used for ADHD, especially for the hyperactive/impulsive type. Not sure.
>
> Yes. It's like clonidine. It helps people with ADHD who have problems with frustration tolerance, in particular (it can also help them to sleep better, a problem for people who take stimulants). I believe it can also be used for anxiety.

Re: What is Guanfacine?

Posted by Kalib on June 8, 2000, at 13:03:23

In reply to Re: What is Guanfacine?, posted by Greg on June 8, 2000, at 8:54:06

>Thank You all for responding to my inquiry regarding quanfacine. Kalib

There is a very informative site that discusses the particulars of the drug at the following location:
>
> http://www.thriveonline.com/health/Library/drug/drug209.html
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Greg
>
> > > > What is Guanfacine and what is it used for?
> > >
> > > Brand name: Tenex.
> > >
> > > It is an antihypertensive, but I think it is used for ADHD, especially for the hyperactive/impulsive type. Not sure.
> >
> > Yes. It's like clonidine. It helps people with ADHD who have problems with frustration tolerance, in particular (it can also help them to sleep better, a problem for people who take stimulants). I believe it can also be used for anxiety.

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