Drug details
Intuniv (guanfacine)
type of CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants
Intuniv (guanfacine) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients older than 6 years of age, as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. 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.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- lightheadedness,
- confusion,
- severe drowsiness,
- nervousness,
- headaches,
- anxiety,
- tremors,
- rapid heartbeats,
- vision problems, and
- slow heartbeats,
- hallucinations (especially in children),
- increased or very high blood pressure,
- convulsions (seizures)
The following drugs are related to Intuniv, either as a replacement or used together:
- Adderall (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
- Adderall XR (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
- Evekeo ODT (amphetamine sulfate orally disintegrating tablets)
- Aptensio XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
- Strattera (atomoxetine hcl)
- Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate capsules)
- Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
- Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release tablets)
- Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
- Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
- Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)
- Prozac (fluoxetine hcl)
- Jornay PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)
- Methyldopa Tablets (methyldopa)
- Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release oral suspension, cii)
- Nipride RTU (sodium nitroprusside injection)
- Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules)