Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) Pros and Cons
- Guanfacine ER is a non-stimulant ADHD medication and it does not carry a risk of dependence, unlike stimulant medications.
- You only need to take it once a day.
- It can be prescribed alone or with other ADHD medications.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- It can take 2 weeks or longer to get the full benefits of guanfacine ER.
- Guanfacine ER is a non-stimulant medication for ADHD and may not work as well as stimulants in controlling symptoms.
- It is only available in tablet form, which may be difficult for children to swallow.
- Adverse effects of long-term guanfacine ER use have not been studied.
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