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Any insights on Guanfacine ?
My 15 years old sun has been taking Concerta 18mg for a year but was told from another doctor that
Guanfacine
could be a good replacement since Concerta has been causing him aggression and mood swings lately. I'd love to hear any advice or insights on taking
guanfacine
. Thank you so much !
My 15 years old sun has been taking Concerta 18mg for a year but was told from another doctor that
Guanfacine
could be a good replacement since Concerta has been causing him aggression and mood swings lately. I'd love to hear any advice or insights on taking
guanfacine
. Thank you so much !
kaoso
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Update to behavior change
So he is currently starting
Guanfacine
1mg. He will take 1/4 of the tab once a day and if need to he can do a half tab if the 1/4 tab isn't enough or take it 2 times a day of 1/4 tab. He had a major meltdown in front of doctor but she reassured this is normal im here to help.
So he is currently starting
Guanfacine
1mg. He will take 1/4 of the tab once a day and if need to he can do a half tab if the 1/4 tab isn't enough or take it 2 times a day of 1/4 tab. He had a major meltdown in front of doctor but she reassured this is normal im here to help.
Campos03
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
DOUBT ABOUT MEDICATION
Please, I would like to ask if anyone in the group has taken
Guanfacine
? It has been prescribed for my son and I am afraid to give it to him because of the side effects. Many thanks to all of you for your support.
Please, I would like to ask if anyone in the group has taken
Guanfacine
? It has been prescribed for my son and I am afraid to give it to him because of the side effects. Many thanks to all of you for your support.
Chispi
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
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Dosing Guanfacine 1mg XR every other day an option?
My daughter has on and off success with
Guanfacine
1mg. So…all is fabulous for 4 weeks and then her low mood arises.
My daughter has on and off success with
Guanfacine
1mg. So…all is fabulous for 4 weeks and then her low mood arises.
Bootsie1
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
10 year old ODD symptoms
We eventually weaned him off sertraline and started him in 2 mg of
guanfacine
. Based on his feedback he is in a fast metabolizer because he tells me it wears off after a few hours in the morning but we saw tremendous benefits in how he could organize his day at school which is a Montessori.
We eventually weaned him off sertraline and started him in 2 mg of
guanfacine
. Based on his feedback he is in a fast metabolizer because he tells me it wears off after a few hours in the morning but we saw tremendous benefits in how he could organize his day at school which is a Montessori.
Bunny5689
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Level 1 Autism/Anxiety/ADHD
My son is on
guanfacine
2mg and we also started Zoloft very very low dose recently for anxiety... have been recommended to start ABA therapy. This is different from CBT therapy he has been doing...our CBT therapist also thinks ABA would be more appropriate therapy for him...
My son is on
guanfacine
2mg and we also started Zoloft very very low dose recently for anxiety... have been recommended to start ABA therapy. This is different from CBT therapy he has been doing...our CBT therapist also thinks ABA would be more appropriate therapy for him...
Auggie123
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Medication and 10 year old son
He currently taking
guanfacine
2mg at dinner time now. He basically has no appetite anymore and has troubles sleeping. we have difficulties getting up in morning for school. I give him a melationin gummy 5mg to help him rest.
He currently taking
guanfacine
2mg at dinner time now. He basically has no appetite anymore and has troubles sleeping. we have difficulties getting up in morning for school. I give him a melationin gummy 5mg to help him rest.
kyeager
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
ADHD Medication Costs
Last month the
Guanfacine
was $25.50 and this month it is $47 and Focalin XR (generic formula) was $148 and now $120. Same dosage. Same count. We have private insurance and we haven't met our $3000 deductible yet, so it shouldn't be insurance-related adjustments.
Last month the
Guanfacine
was $25.50 and this month it is $47 and Focalin XR (generic formula) was $148 and now $120. Same dosage. Same count. We have private insurance and we haven't met our $3000 deductible yet, so it shouldn't be insurance-related adjustments.
GhostOrchid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Guanfacine for 5.5 year old - shift from evening dose to morning ?
He was prescribed
guanfacine
1mg (extended release) by the pediatric neurologist. Because he is young we all agreed a stimulant would not be the best idea so non-stimulant was our first attempt at providing him some support.
He was prescribed
guanfacine
1mg (extended release) by the pediatric neurologist. Because he is young we all agreed a stimulant would not be the best idea so non-stimulant was our first attempt at providing him some support.
missbonafide
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Gabapentin for anxiety - mood dysregulation?? Looking for others experiences..
Guanfacine
seemed to work pretty well but we still saw room for improvement. High doses just caused a flat affect. The Doc feels that there is a lot more going on that
Guanfacine
just can’t cover. Appreciate anyones experiences with Gabapentin. Thank you 🙏
Guanfacine
seemed to work pretty well but we still saw room for improvement. High doses just caused a flat affect. The Doc feels that there is a lot more going on that
Guanfacine
just can’t cover. Appreciate anyones experiences with Gabapentin. Thank you 🙏
Bootsie1
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Really tough mornings with 8 yr old
Hello, my son has ADHD and is currently on Concerta and
Guanfacine
which work very well. Before he takes his meds in the morning, he yells, is destructive, swears and goes into mealtdowns over nothing.
Hello, my son has ADHD and is currently on Concerta and
Guanfacine
which work very well. Before he takes his meds in the morning, he yells, is destructive, swears and goes into mealtdowns over nothing.
Sfmom
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
2 Long acting stimulants per day?
He does also take
guanfacine
which does help some. From 7:30 to 1:30 things go so well so I have been wondering about asking to try another long acting at 1pm so would be in his system by 1:30 and out by 7/7:30.
He does also take
guanfacine
which does help some. From 7:30 to 1:30 things go so well so I have been wondering about asking to try another long acting at 1pm so would be in his system by 1:30 and out by 7/7:30.
SurvivorFan
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Klonopin and Guanfacine??
She is taking
Guanfacine
right now and we are still trying to figure dosing out. She seemed to do well(ish) with 3mg ER but I still felt her anxiety was an issue so dose was raised to 4mg ... which resulted in a blunting effect. Her psychiatrist suggested .05 Klonopin at night as an add on.
She is taking
Guanfacine
right now and we are still trying to figure dosing out. She seemed to do well(ish) with 3mg ER but I still felt her anxiety was an issue so dose was raised to 4mg ... which resulted in a blunting effect. Her psychiatrist suggested .05 Klonopin at night as an add on.
Bootsie1
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Atomoxitine - very early side effects or am I jumping the gun?
Guanfacine
XR worked fairly well at 2mg but did not help with her anxiety. We titratrated Up to 4mg dosage in hopes of seeing additional improvements but we only saw a blunting effect. I will contact her doctor in the morning with my concerns.
Guanfacine
XR worked fairly well at 2mg but did not help with her anxiety. We titratrated Up to 4mg dosage in hopes of seeing additional improvements but we only saw a blunting effect. I will contact her doctor in the morning with my concerns.
Bootsie1
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Guanfacine Anyone?
Any thoughts or experience with
Guanfacine
would be appreciated:)
Any thoughts or experience with
Guanfacine
would be appreciated:)
Bootsie1
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Dealing with a 6yo with EXTREME behavior disorders
We had him on Focalin XR for about 2 years and have now switched him to Vyvanse 20mg as well as
Guanfacine
2mg. I can't even accurately put into words what we are dealing with. Every moment is a struggle with him. He has no self-control and is extremely impulsive.
We had him on Focalin XR for about 2 years and have now switched him to Vyvanse 20mg as well as
Guanfacine
2mg. I can't even accurately put into words what we are dealing with. Every moment is a struggle with him. He has no self-control and is extremely impulsive.
acookson621
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
3.5 year old recently diagnosed
My daughter's psychiatrist mentioned
guanfacine
or clonidine but I’m not sure how I feel about medicating a child so young, I want so see if the school switch and Triple P helps first. Does anyone have experience with kids this young with ADHD? What else should I be doing?
My daughter's psychiatrist mentioned
guanfacine
or clonidine but I’m not sure how I feel about medicating a child so young, I want so see if the school switch and Triple P helps first. Does anyone have experience with kids this young with ADHD? What else should I be doing?
Charmingly928
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Guanfacine plus Prozac?
Hello parents with children who have been diagnosed with any combination of ADHD/tic disorder/OCD/ anxiety: Have you tried adding a low dose of Prozac to your child’s
Guanfacine
regimen? I’m curious to know what you all think!
Hello parents with children who have been diagnosed with any combination of ADHD/tic disorder/OCD/ anxiety: Have you tried adding a low dose of Prozac to your child’s
Guanfacine
regimen? I’m curious to know what you all think!
PickPink
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Guanfacine HCL extended release (Intuniv)
My son takes
guanfacine
extended release in the morning for ADHD, but he is sleepy at school. If he switched to taking it before bed, would he be less sleepy at school the next day?
My son takes
guanfacine
extended release in the morning for ADHD, but he is sleepy at school. If he switched to taking it before bed, would he be less sleepy at school the next day?
gyourse
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Stopping Stimulants with Success?
Has anyone tried removing all stimulants from medication protocol for ADHD and only use alternative meds, like
Guanfacine
or Straterra, with success? I’m thinking the meds actually might make him more aggressive, defiant, etc.
Has anyone tried removing all stimulants from medication protocol for ADHD and only use alternative meds, like
Guanfacine
or Straterra, with success? I’m thinking the meds actually might make him more aggressive, defiant, etc.
Mmagusin
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
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