My son has been taking this medicine for about a year now for his ADHD. He is almost 6 now. The doctors couldn't give him a stimulant because he also has a mild form of Tourette's and a stimulant would bring out his ticks. So now after a year of use, I have noticed a HUGE change in my son. He is more calm and reasonable regarding situations which he use to not have any patience for. And it's not t...
sally | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2016
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.3
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I too have experienced extreeme tiredness and just want to sleep all the time. I have only been taking it for three weeks. I can't say I am more focused yet, because I am so tired all the time, I am hoping my body will get used to it soon. I have been on adderall and ridalyn in the past. However, DR. wants to try non-addictive pill first.
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s. | 25-34 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2016
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Ok my son is 5years old ever since he was born he hardly ever slept and the older he got he was hyper, problems with transition, acted out of impulse, and temper tauntrums with rage. so at age of 4 years he was put on guanfacine 1mg. the 1st night he took it he complained he was seeing the walls spinning or the room rocking like a boat told his med doctor and he told me he has to get used to it well since then hes been put on risperidone .25 mg and he started falling asleep at school and it would be hard to wake him up or hed fall asleep as soon as he got home from school. now hes been saying hes been seeing the rooms spin and never really went away as a parent it makes me sick that his tiredness might have been because he was dizzy. the doctor said not to worry lets up it umm hell no ide rather have my child back than for him to feel this way so im getting him off of all his pills his health doctor said that was a sign of guanfacine and told me about chiropractics help with adhd by re aligning your back non painful and helps the nerves not be pinched I also have a friend whos child has adhd and she does same thing and it works so instead of making the pharmacies money ide rather do something natural to help my child and know its not harmful im glad there are still honest people out there to tell me that the guanfacine could be causing him to get dizzy and referred me to chiropractics. every child is different, every parent is different but just wanted other pple to know there's other things out there besides meds to help a child to coop with ADHD. will see how all of this turns out. good luck to everyone.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2015
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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I am 23 years old and I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor advised me to take this medication at bedtime, because it is a extended release medication. I have noticed I wake up in the middle of the night sweating. Also, I get tired by the middle of the day for a couple of hours then have a burst of energy. The medicine does make me more calm, manages my anxiety and reduces my restlessness, however, the drowsiness is very annoying.
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CPIMzevJ | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2015
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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I'm 30 yrs old and never took any ADHD medication or diagnosed until recently. I have been taking it for 3 weeks, the first 3 days in the morning...then I stopped because I was SO tired. Then I started taking again at night 3 weeks ago, and I get tired a few times throughout day at work and then really tired at night. I just want to come home and sleep....only to wake up between 12:30-2am. For my myself, the benefits of this drug helping me focus don't outweigh the side effects. I feel like it's more of an anti hyper drug by making you VERY tired. I plan on not taking it anymore....I've created habits at work to help me focus like daily checklists and writing everything down.Read More Read Less
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7/8/2014
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Mary | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2014
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.7
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I take at night and sleep so much better. I have only been on it for 6 days and the only side effect so far has been a very dry mouth. Mostly the toung. Hope that improves! Sleep overrides dry mouth.
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Daniel | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/26/2014
Condition: Other
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It dose not help me at all
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Reedy888 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/28/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I take this along with Diovan, Amlodipine, and Metropolol, for High Blood pressure. My insurance refuses to pay for this drug beginning in 2014. The insurance also doesn't pay for Diovan. The combination of these keeps my BP down. I can't rate this individually.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
7/8/2013
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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My 9.5 yr old ADHD (diagnosed 1 yr ago and no meds given at the time), suddenly after a family death in January started have what I call Grand Mall Tantrums that scared the beegeezes out of me and my son. Worked with an outpatient crisis center for children as she was becoming violent. After 5 weeks they prescribed this medication and this time I opted to use. She also was told 1/2 pill in morning and 1/2 at night. Very lethargic and complained constantly of that. After 2 weeks started to see dramatic reduction in behaviors. After 4 months of being on it, the Grand Mall tantrums are GONE!! She still is hot headed but has a window to think and her reaction is so much better. Grades improved and I highly recommend. Con - there is NOT enough studies on the affects this has on children. They really don't even know how it works, let alone the long term affects. I will keep her on it for 1 year and take her off slowly and see if it was a behavior. Read More Read Less
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guanfacine | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/9/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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no problems used for high blood pressure
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/28/2013
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.7
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My 8 year old son is taking half 1mg tab morning and half at night of guanfacine, and one 20mg tab of vyvanse for adhd/odd, so far after being on the guanaficine for a week in a half he is still very moody and very aggressive with outbursts of anger. We are checking back in with his doctor in 6 wks with the results of this drug to let him know if it works...my son has complained of some neck and upper arm pain since starting this medication. Unsure if its a side effect of the medication...
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/25/2013
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 20 and yes I still have ADHD this is a very good medication. It is perfect for work and I don't fell slowed down. It is like when i take this medication my ADHD i gone for as long as it's in my system.
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CrystalB | 7-12 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/14/2013
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.7
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This was prescribed to my 8 year old daughter today. I don't know how it's going to effect her. I've heard it makes people VERY sleepy. Is this true? She is supposed to take 1mg in the morning when she wakes up and then again 1mg at 4pm. This is being used to treat mood disorder, severe anger issues, and ADHD.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/31/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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ResearchMom29 | 3-6 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/10/2012
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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My 5 year old daughter was just prescribed this drug because of her severe rages and ADHD. She also has ODD, Disruptive Behavior Disorder(docs have a name for everything these days). The doc wants me to give it to her at bedtime and split the pill in half. Why give it to at bedtime if I need her to stay calm during the day?
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shar61 | 13-18 | Female | Caregiver
11/29/2012
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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My son 13 years just started this at 1mg at bedtime suppose to help him fall asleep better. He is on Concerta 54mgs. Which he takes in the morning. i was just wondering if anyone had guanfacine prescribed as a sleepaide. We just stated so not sure about it's effectiveness yet! Any comments would be very welcome and appreiciated.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
11/3/2011
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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I am an MD with 30 years experience treating ADHD. My 17 yo patient w/ ADHD also had depressive and anger problems. We had struggled with multiple different medications for ADD and as well as antidepressants and some antipsycyhotics. I decided to try him on Intuniv. 1mg made him so sleepy that I told the family to stop it. The mother, however, chose to cut the dose in half (1/2 mg). The results have been astounding. Not only has the ADHD been dramatically improved, but the depression and anger have disappeared. He even gets along with his 16yo sister.Read More Read Less
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yort dupree | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/23/2011
Condition: Other
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I take 3mg/once a day for treatment of stress headache from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Works wonderfully in combination with all my other PTSD medications.
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mommapozy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
10/8/2011
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.3
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My son takes this medication and I have noticed a good improvement. He was on clonodine to help him sleep and he no longer takes it. Other medications brought out his tics and this one has reduced them considerably. We are still working on dosage but other than weight gain (which I am concerned about) it is working good.
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cat | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/9/2011
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.0
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This medicine has improved my symptoms very slightly...I have only taken a low dose for 2 weeks now because it makes me sooooo tired. It has somewhat improved muscle/nerve pain I have from an accident I was in! Has anyone alse experienced this?
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