Guanfacine
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Intuniv?;Tenex?
Uses
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to treat attention deficit problems with hyperactivity.
- Guanfacine lowers the body's release of adrenaline and other hormones that raise blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety.
- It has a calming effect in children with attention deficit problems.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Long-acting tablets:
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Avoid taking this drug with high-fat meals.
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