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Qelbree
My son is 7 and he hasn't been able to take
guanfacine
, clonodine (hallucinations), stimulants (too much reactivity and anxiety) and now we are on to qelbree. About to try qelbree Tell me about side effects with qelbree and if it helps with explosiveness and typical adhd symtpoms
My son is 7 and he hasn't been able to take
guanfacine
, clonodine (hallucinations), stimulants (too much reactivity and anxiety) and now we are on to qelbree. About to try qelbree Tell me about side effects with qelbree and if it helps with explosiveness and typical adhd symtpoms
Chipcookiemom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
Prozac for 7 year old
We have tried multiple stimulants that make him more anxious and
guanfacine
. We are considering an ssri, prozac. His developmental pediatrician has seen a lot of success with it for kids who look aggressive, but are actually anxious. The psychologist we work with is open to him trying it.
We have tried multiple stimulants that make him more anxious and
guanfacine
. We are considering an ssri, prozac. His developmental pediatrician has seen a lot of success with it for kids who look aggressive, but are actually anxious. The psychologist we work with is open to him trying it.
Chipcookiemom
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 months ago
Morning dysregulation
He metabolizes meds really fast (Takes 2 long acting plus a booster just to make it to 6:30pm ish) Also takes
guanfacine
am and pm.
He metabolizes meds really fast (Takes 2 long acting plus a booster just to make it to 6:30pm ish) Also takes
guanfacine
am and pm.
SurvivorFan
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2 months ago
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His teachers and guidance counselor know he has ADHD and that he's taking
guanfacine
. He has a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and the pediatrician that has his condition documented. So now what?
His teachers and guidance counselor know he has ADHD and that he's taking
guanfacine
. He has a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and the pediatrician that has his condition documented. So now what?
Familyfirst13
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 months ago
questions about medications
She is on 15 mg of Prozac in the morning and 3mg of
Guanfacine
at night along with hydroxyzine 25 mg at night. We tried Concerta for 3 days and had a terrible reaction. It seems she could benefit from something to help focus at school, be less impulsive, etc.
She is on 15 mg of Prozac in the morning and 3mg of
Guanfacine
at night along with hydroxyzine 25 mg at night. We tried Concerta for 3 days and had a terrible reaction. It seems she could benefit from something to help focus at school, be less impulsive, etc.
Lovedogs17
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
Titrate Down Guanfacine
Can anyone share their experience with titrating off of immediate release
guanfacine
pills? We did a liquid compound for over a year because our son couldn’t take a pill. Slowly increased to 2mg in the AM and 1.5mg in the evening.
Can anyone share their experience with titrating off of immediate release
guanfacine
pills? We did a liquid compound for over a year because our son couldn’t take a pill. Slowly increased to 2mg in the AM and 1.5mg in the evening.
STARTwHello
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 months ago
Confused on what to do
I am currently taking 70 mg of Vyvanse and 2 mg of
Guanfacine
to help me manage my symptoms, and it doesn't seem to be helping a whole lot. I have currently been hyper focusing on finding tools that can help me manage my symptoms throughout the day, as well as doom scrolling through Instagram.
I am currently taking 70 mg of Vyvanse and 2 mg of
Guanfacine
to help me manage my symptoms, and it doesn't seem to be helping a whole lot. I have currently been hyper focusing on finding tools that can help me manage my symptoms throughout the day, as well as doom scrolling through Instagram.
crossfitter15
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 months ago
Tics?
he takes
guanfacine
er at evening time and he takes Adderall during the school days. this has helped his focus at school a lot this year for the first time. if anyone has any suggestions or just understanding of what’s happening I’d love to know! thank you :)
he takes
guanfacine
er at evening time and he takes Adderall during the school days. this has helped his focus at school a lot this year for the first time. if anyone has any suggestions or just understanding of what’s happening I’d love to know! thank you :)
Vintagecollector
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
Can you get too accustomed to Guanfacine?
Have others experienced their child getting so accustomed to
guanfacine
that it is rendered ineffective?
Have others experienced their child getting so accustomed to
guanfacine
that it is rendered ineffective?
Imakecutebabies
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 months ago
Adhd guidance
It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter who has adhd and we tried a lot of medications vyvanse, methylphenidate,
guanfacine
and the doctor was just increasing the dose but for her the first 2 weeks the medecine works and after that just stopped working.
It has been 3 years since we started medication for my daughter who has adhd and we tried a lot of medications vyvanse, methylphenidate,
guanfacine
and the doctor was just increasing the dose but for her the first 2 weeks the medecine works and after that just stopped working.
Purple008
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 months ago
Defeated mom new to group-child w/ ADHD & ODD and running out of options
Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all of which seemed to make him agitated and/or aggressive, Straterra (did nothing),
Guanfacine
& Clonidine did nothing for impulsivity or typical ADHD symptoms, but significantly reduced screaming tantrums and demanding my attention to argue with me/make his
Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all of which seemed to make him agitated and/or aggressive, Straterra (did nothing),
Guanfacine
& Clonidine did nothing for impulsivity or typical ADHD symptoms, but significantly reduced screaming tantrums and demanding my attention to argue with me/make his
paperblue
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Guanfacine XR
Looking for feedback on
Guanfacine
XR adjustment/side affects. Our son has been on the immediate release compounded into a liquid for a year. We switched last Thursday to a once a day XR pill because he can now take a pill and it’s supposed to be more consistent throughout the day.
Looking for feedback on
Guanfacine
XR adjustment/side affects. Our son has been on the immediate release compounded into a liquid for a year. We switched last Thursday to a once a day XR pill because he can now take a pill and it’s supposed to be more consistent throughout the day.
STARTwHello
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Experience with Guanfacine and Metadate Cd- just started
Hi everyone, we are about to add a new med, Metadate Cd, along with the current
Guanfacine
, for my 9 yr old son with ADHD. Does anyone have experience with this mix?
Hi everyone, we are about to add a new med, Metadate Cd, along with the current
Guanfacine
, for my 9 yr old son with ADHD. Does anyone have experience with this mix?
nsr22
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 months ago
I feel lost, like a fish flopping on shore.
I started taking
guanfacine
for mood dysregulation but I think it made me feel depressed and I have short term memory problems with it. I need medication for ADHD, depression and stress. Anyone have a good combo that works for them?
I started taking
guanfacine
for mood dysregulation but I think it made me feel depressed and I have short term memory problems with it. I need medication for ADHD, depression and stress. Anyone have a good combo that works for them?
imakeyper
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
10 months ago
uncertain of next steps for medication
At the very end of kindergarten we started
Guanfacine
1mg immediate release. He was given half in the morning and half in the afternoon. This dosage seemed to help him focus a little more in the classroom for the end of kinder and relatively well in first grade.
At the very end of kindergarten we started
Guanfacine
1mg immediate release. He was given half in the morning and half in the afternoon. This dosage seemed to help him focus a little more in the classroom for the end of kinder and relatively well in first grade.
MOMicaO
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Looking for Advice: 4 Year Old Recent ADHD Diagnosis
We are starting him on
Guanfacine
as prescribed by his Pediatrician. And have also started him in Occupational Therapy. I have also reached out to our local school district to start the evaluation process (he won't be in public school until next year however).
We are starting him on
Guanfacine
as prescribed by his Pediatrician. And have also started him in Occupational Therapy. I have also reached out to our local school district to start the evaluation process (he won't be in public school until next year however).
Ember_Rose
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Positive results from Guanfacine ER 1 mg
Anyway, has anyone had positive results from
Guanfacine
alone that lasted? I hope this isn't a temporary improvement, but she really seems to be acting better. I have seen a couple of post possibly contributing anger with
Guanfacine
.
Anyway, has anyone had positive results from
Guanfacine
alone that lasted? I hope this isn't a temporary improvement, but she really seems to be acting better. I have seen a couple of post possibly contributing anger with
Guanfacine
.
MyReese
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
guanfacine manufacturer difference w eye tic?
He originally started
guanfacine
in March 2022 to support his eye tic and emotional regulation and w start of
guanfacine
his eye tic was dramatically reduced. For background the last 6 months his pharmacy has had the
guanfacine
Manufacturered by NORTHSTAR. He started Vyvanse in April.
He originally started
guanfacine
in March 2022 to support his eye tic and emotional regulation and w start of
guanfacine
his eye tic was dramatically reduced. For background the last 6 months his pharmacy has had the
guanfacine
Manufacturered by NORTHSTAR. He started Vyvanse in April.
missbonafide
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Guanfacine and irritability
My 17 year old started
Guanfacine
6 days ago. She seems quite a bit more irritated than usual. Does anyone have experience with this and did it go away once adjusted to the medication or is this an indicator of a bad fit?
My 17 year old started
Guanfacine
6 days ago. She seems quite a bit more irritated than usual. Does anyone have experience with this and did it go away once adjusted to the medication or is this an indicator of a bad fit?
Pema20
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Supplementing with Micronutrients
Have others used either of these, particularly in a child already on one or both of
guanfacine
or atomoxetine? I'd love to hear whether it worked for you. Thanks!
Have others used either of these, particularly in a child already on one or both of
guanfacine
or atomoxetine? I'd love to hear whether it worked for you. Thanks!
arrh121
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
10 months ago
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