Intuniv Er And Sleepy (Page 5)
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Hello there,
My son has been on Intuniv ER 1mg for four days. The Dr says give it time, but how much time he didnt say. My son takes it at 8am, and at 2pm each day he is tired. after a nap, still tired for the rest of the day. Anyone know how long this might last?
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if this causes our kids to be soooo tired all the time. what have we gained here, is it our point to drug the kid to sleep 10-15 hrs a day ??? i think not.i dont mind him being soo active but after just a few days he is sometimes listless, i dont want to raise a zombie

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Shawna,
My son was the same way, super tired, then right back to being agressive. The Dr. put him on 2mg. we went through the tired stge again, then although he is still way full of energy, he has not been so agressive. It has helped him a lot in pre school, he has not hurt any other kids. We still have issues with him having problems following directions, but we are working on those issues. I am just thankful that the intuniv has helped him to gain a little self control when it comes to being agressive, especially toward other kids.

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Hi, my five year old daughter has been on Intunive ER for a week and a half. The first six days she was exhausted everyday; wanting to go to bed for the night at 5pm. But the past few days the combativeness has come back...and she is WAY less tired...Anyone else have this? What should I expect next?

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Have you tried giving it to him at night instead of in the morning? That's how my doctor prescribed it.

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The side effects from Intuniv can also get worse to some degree with time, with some emerging over the course of several weeks.

http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/09/intuniv-for-adhd-concerns-efficacy/

On the other hand, they can also subside as your body gets used to them.

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Intuniv ER contains the active ingredient Guanfacine, it is used to lower blood pressure and treat ADHD.

Drowsiness and fatigue are normal side effects, they should taper off as his body gets used to the medication, this could take from 2 weeks to a month.

If it gets worse or does not improve, then make sure to speak to your doctor, again.

Other side effects can include: headache, constipation and loss of appetite.

You can read more on the medication itself here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Intuniv/­

Is there anything else I can help you with?

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