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what does Guanfacine do? How does it affect your child after taking it?
My son just turned 12. He has severe ADHD and mild ASD. We just started Neurofeedback and it shows his anxiety is through the roof. It is definitely causing his major malfunctions. I think it’s time we rethink his meds. He has been on Lexapro 20 mg but I don’t think it’s doing its job for him. He
My son just turned 12. He has severe ADHD and mild ASD. We just started Neurofeedback and it shows his anxiety is through the roof. It is definitely causing his major malfunctions. I think it’s time we rethink his meds. He has been on Lexapro 20 mg but I don’t think it’s doing its job for him. He
CatzBCrazy
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Any experience having a child on 2 different non stimulants (for example Strattera and Guanfacine) and how it controls ADHD
I am sure I have seen somewhere in this forum one of the parents saying that they have their child successfully treated with 2 non stimulants at the same time- Atomoxetine and
Guanfacine
given daily but I think different times of day.
I am sure I have seen somewhere in this forum one of the parents saying that they have their child successfully treated with 2 non stimulants at the same time- Atomoxetine and
Guanfacine
given daily but I think different times of day.
Hidden
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
vyvance/Wellbutrin/Intuniv (guanfacine)
How many have took vyvance, Wellbutrin, and Intuniv (
guanfacine
) together? If you did, how was it?
How many have took vyvance, Wellbutrin, and Intuniv (
guanfacine
) together? If you did, how was it?
LadyWolfe
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 year ago
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Guanfacine 2MG ER + Qelbree Onboarding + Zoloft 50mg
(Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse did not have enough info for determining any metabolizing issues)
2mg ER - NP suggested
Guanfacine
since stims were making anxiety worse.
(Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse did not have enough info for determining any metabolizing issues)
2mg ER - NP suggested
Guanfacine
since stims were making anxiety worse.
PrettyGrey
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
guanfacine as first line treatment for 6 year old
Anyone here has experience with
guanfacine
or starting ADHD treatment with non-stimulants as first line treatment? I would love to hear about your experience.
Anyone here has experience with
guanfacine
or starting ADHD treatment with non-stimulants as first line treatment? I would love to hear about your experience.
Brazilianmom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Abnormally Long Adderall Rebound?
I started taking it again within the last couple months along with
guanfacine
on my psych's recommendation, but since then I saw a noticeable increase in irritability.
I started taking it again within the last couple months along with
guanfacine
on my psych's recommendation, but since then I saw a noticeable increase in irritability.
JamieJJL
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 months ago
Medication for a 4 year old
We are doing PCIT and tried
Guanfacine
but so far we haven’t seen much progress. His psychiatrist said the next step is trying a stimulant. I’m just nervous because he is so young but also want to give him the help he needs. Anyone feedback is appreciated. :)
We are doing PCIT and tried
Guanfacine
but so far we haven’t seen much progress. His psychiatrist said the next step is trying a stimulant. I’m just nervous because he is so young but also want to give him the help he needs. Anyone feedback is appreciated. :)
9-9GL
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
2 Non-Stimulants? Success?
Psych NP is adding in a low dose of Qelbree to the
Guanfacine
2mg ER that our son already takes (had weird increase in vocal tics and hyperactivity with upping to 3mg ER). Has anyone used these in combo and had success?
Psych NP is adding in a low dose of Qelbree to the
Guanfacine
2mg ER that our son already takes (had weird increase in vocal tics and hyperactivity with upping to 3mg ER). Has anyone used these in combo and had success?
PrettyGrey
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Give Zoloft/Sertraline AM or PM (along w/ Intuniv)
My son already takes Intuniv/
Guanfacine
extended release in the morning (3mg) and we are debating on adding Zoloft to help w some anxiety and also aggression which I feel is anxiety masked by anger.
My son already takes Intuniv/
Guanfacine
extended release in the morning (3mg) and we are debating on adding Zoloft to help w some anxiety and also aggression which I feel is anxiety masked by anger.
missbonafide
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Replacing Guanfacine with Clonodine - do I titrate Guanfacine?
Hello We will be starting my 6 yo on Clonodine and stopping
Guanfacine
. WhenI asked the doctor if we need to titrate
Guanfacine
first she said no that they could be replace with each other. Just wanted to ask here if you did that for those of you that replaced
Guanfacine
w/ Clonodine.
Hello We will be starting my 6 yo on Clonodine and stopping
Guanfacine
. WhenI asked the doctor if we need to titrate
Guanfacine
first she said no that they could be replace with each other. Just wanted to ask here if you did that for those of you that replaced
Guanfacine
w/ Clonodine.
missbonafide
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
How to stop a 5 year old from biting people?
Another pediatrician in the practice suggested
guanfacine
, which seems like a better option than another stimulant.
Another pediatrician in the practice suggested
guanfacine
, which seems like a better option than another stimulant.
Bikemom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
does the manufacturer of generic med matter?
But today I noticed that the generic
guanfacine
refill I picked up for the same Rx and same dose of previous refill looked different than what I got in last months bottle. I realized that last month the 1mg
Guanfacine
ER pill has APO on 1 side and GUI1 on the other.
But today I noticed that the generic
guanfacine
refill I picked up for the same Rx and same dose of previous refill looked different than what I got in last months bottle. I realized that last month the 1mg
Guanfacine
ER pill has APO on 1 side and GUI1 on the other.
missbonafide
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Antibiotics and Guanfacine
Has anyone ever noticed (
guanfacine
or any other adhd med I suppose) having little to no effect on adhd symptoms while also on an oral antibiotic?
Has anyone ever noticed (
guanfacine
or any other adhd med I suppose) having little to no effect on adhd symptoms while also on an oral antibiotic?
SunshineF
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Bathroom night-training with 4.5 yr old adhd son
Due to his impulsivity and sometimes unsafe behavior we started him on a low dose of
guanfacine
. Over the past few months we’ve increased the dosage for
guanfacine
to 1.5mg total ( 1 mg taken in am and .5mg in afternoon) and about a week ago we added 2.5mg of adderall.
Due to his impulsivity and sometimes unsafe behavior we started him on a low dose of
guanfacine
. Over the past few months we’ve increased the dosage for
guanfacine
to 1.5mg total ( 1 mg taken in am and .5mg in afternoon) and about a week ago we added 2.5mg of adderall.
SunshineF
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Guanfacine
I cannot say that the
guanfacine
is responsible but I am thinking of working with his Neurologist to wean him off and see if there is any improvements or setbacks and go from there. I’m curious if anyone has seen an increase in emotional behaviors with their children while on
Guanfacine
?
I cannot say that the
guanfacine
is responsible but I am thinking of working with his Neurologist to wean him off and see if there is any improvements or setbacks and go from there. I’m curious if anyone has seen an increase in emotional behaviors with their children while on
Guanfacine
?
BVBV
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Guanfacine and nightmares
Hello, Wondering from this community if you've seen a correlation between
Guanfacine
and night terrors/ nightmares? My son is on week 2 day 6 of an increased dose (2mg ER, up from 1mg). It's causing tiredness and sleep disturbances.
Hello, Wondering from this community if you've seen a correlation between
Guanfacine
and night terrors/ nightmares? My son is on week 2 day 6 of an increased dose (2mg ER, up from 1mg). It's causing tiredness and sleep disturbances.
Bowie1211
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Intuniv for ADHD...when to give dose
My son, 11, was started on Intuniv (
guanfacine
) 1mg, 9 months ago 1hr before bed. Initially saw great results for ADHD and sleeping however, now we are having horrible sleep problems (takes over an hour to fall asleep, poor quality sleep, very little REM and Deep sleep).
My son, 11, was started on Intuniv (
guanfacine
) 1mg, 9 months ago 1hr before bed. Initially saw great results for ADHD and sleeping however, now we are having horrible sleep problems (takes over an hour to fall asleep, poor quality sleep, very little REM and Deep sleep).
simplething
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Focalin ER/ Dexmethylphenidate induced tics
I am worried as it’s been two months now that he has stopped his medication and is in
Guanfacine
for last two months for his tics. Do we have parents here in similar situation who are waiting out for medication induced tics to get better? Does it get better? Or does it stay?
I am worried as it’s been two months now that he has stopped his medication and is in
Guanfacine
for last two months for his tics. Do we have parents here in similar situation who are waiting out for medication induced tics to get better? Does it get better? Or does it stay?
Firstrayofthesun
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Does the aggression / physicality really go away? Feeling hopeless most days
He’s been on
guanfacine
extended release for almost a year now. He takes 3mg in morning now. And we recently started sertraline at night.
He’s been on
guanfacine
extended release for almost a year now. He takes 3mg in morning now. And we recently started sertraline at night.
missbonafide
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Emotional regulation in ADHD/Anxiety 6 Year Old
Our latest meds iteration took him off of
Guanfacine
(thought it was causing the aggressive behavior) and has him taking Effexor (SNRI for Anxiety) and Clonidine (to help with sleep).
Our latest meds iteration took him off of
Guanfacine
(thought it was causing the aggressive behavior) and has him taking Effexor (SNRI for Anxiety) and Clonidine (to help with sleep).
JJMom16
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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