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Can a stimulant be used in conjunction with guanfacine?

Can a stimulant be used in conjunction with guanfacine?

Although the FDA requires all medications to be tested and approved as stand-alone monotherapies, guanfacine is so commonly used in combination with stimulant ADHD medications that it carries an additional FDA approval for use in conjunction with stimulant medications.

What are the side effects of guanfacine in children?

Swallow the Intuniv tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Intuniv doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child’s dose. You should not stop using guanfacine suddenly.

Can you take guanfacine with a sleeping pill?

Using guanfacine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines.

Which is the best brand of guanfacine to take?

The Tenex brand of guanfacine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications. The Intuniv brand of guanfacine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ).

What kind of pill can I give my Cat?

If you find that giving your cat a pill is a frustrating experience, it may be possible to have the medication compounded into a flavored formulation. Veterinary pharmacies can prepare many of the more common medications into liquid or treat formulas with appealing flavors such as tuna, chicken, or salmon.

What are the inactive ingredients in guanfacine tablets?

Each tablet, for oral administration, contains Guanfacine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 1 mg or 2 mg Guanfacine. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.

Can you re-medicate a cat that has swallowed medication?

Most cats will spit out some of the medication. DO NOT re-medicate unless you are certain that NONE of the medication was swallowed. Your veterinarian will have accounted for a small amount of loss when calculating the required dose of medication for your cat.

Can a dialysis patient take guanfacine hydrochloride alone?

Patients on dialysis also can be given usual doses of Guanfacine hydrochloride as the drug is poorly dialyzed. Guanfacine tablets, USP are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.