Generic name:guanfacine [ GWAHN-fa-seen ]
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
What is Intuniv?
Intuniv reduces nerve impulses in your heart and blood vessels. Intuniv works by relaxing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Intuniv is a prescription medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who are at least 6 years old.
Intuniv is a long acting tablet that is taken once daily, normally in the morning, at approximately the same time each day.
The Tenex brand of guanfacine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during excercise and in hot weather. Avoid drinking alcohol.
Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by Intuniv.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Intuniv if you are allergic to guanfacine.
Intuniv is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
a heart rhythm disorder;
a heart attack or stroke;
high or low blood pressure;
