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Intuniv and ADHD

Result of checking the interaction of drug Intuniv and disease ADHD for safety when used together.

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Intuniv <> ADHD

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The safety and effectiveness of guanfacine in children under 12 years of age has not been demonstrated and its use in this age group is not recommended. However, there have been some spontaneous postmarketing reports of mania and aggressive behavioral changes in pediatric patients with attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that received this drug. All patients had medical or family risks of bipolar disorder, and all of them recovered after treatment discontinuation. Hallucinations have also been reported in pediatric patients receiving guanfacine for the treatment of ADHD.

Intuniv

Generic Name: guanfacine

Brand Name: Intuniv, Tenex

Synonyms: n.a.

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