Intuniv 1mg

Hi there, so my 9 year old has ADHD and we just recently switched from Focalin 10 mg twice daily to Intuniv. The Focalin made him not eat and very depressed. Although it helped with the ADHD symptoms incredibly. My son hated how it made him feel. So now we started the 1mg of Intuniv on Thursday. I am not seeing the improvements in the ADHD symptoms yet but he is having no eating issues and the depression is gone. Now the issue is he is having the most horrendous smelling gas. He smells as bad as my dogs. I am wondering if anyone else has seen this side effect or maybe it is not the meds. Thanks for any info. This is obviously something we can deal with if the meds work but OMG it is awful. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? It might be due to the Focalin, according to the FDA listed side eff...

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Hi, my son is 11, has ADHD, autism, Tourette,SPD, GDD and a learning disability. He's been on Ritalin for three years with very little effect at all. His psychiatrist has now put him on Intuniv. He started on 1mg and there were few side effects. His BP decreased a bit and he was sleepy for three days but this stopped. His dose was increased to 2mg two days ago and now he's complaining of a headache, nausea (he vomited this morning) and has also started wetting a lot. Do these side effects decrease over time...or do they continue? We have noticed a minimal decrease in the tics and he's slightly calmer, also hes only been on the meds a week, so we want to give it a chance. Just wondering if anyone else has any similar experiences. ## Those are all known side effects of this me...

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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? Thanks ## 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: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## The sid...

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My son take this meds Intuniv Er 1mg at night he crys out all the time is this a side effects And he is 40 ## Hello, Brenda! How is your son doing? No, that's not a listed side effect, as reported by the FDA, though it's been known to cause some problems with sleeping. The typical side effects are listed as possibly including drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, irritability and increase salivation. Is it possible that he's just having nightmares? Has he mentioned anything about his dreams? Is he on any other medications?

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My son who is 13teen takes Losartan 50mg twice a day for high blood pressure. Now the doctor is putting him on Intuniv 1mg. I was Intuniv can make my son pressure drop or his heart rate should I be worry. ## What are his current blood pressure readings? Learn more Intuniv details here. What should really be done here, if he's being placed on Intuniv, is his blood pressure and heart rate levels should be monitored regularly. Do you have a home monitor for him? Additionally, you should know for the signs you need to watch for that may show that his blood pressure or heart rate are dropping too low. They may include severe drowsiness, dizziness and headache.

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i have a 9 year old daughter she take tenex1mg she has autism how doe it work with her ; what do i ask the doctor fro to help her control her temper;;the doctor put her on trodrone and clonidine ## How did it work out for her? My daughter is also Autistic, recently placed on Intuniv (Tenex) 1mg. ## Guanfacine is known to be cognitive enhancing, so it can help people think clearer and process information easier. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, chest pain, diarrhea, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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SMALL WHITE PILL M ON ONE SIDE G4 ON OTHER ## This tablet contains 1mg of Guanfacine, the active ingredient in Intuniv. It is used to help lower blood pressure and to treat ADHD. Common side effects may include: drowsiness, nausea, fatigue and headache. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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NDC Database

Intuniv Kit 7/7 by Shire Us Manufacturing Inc. ## Markings: 503;1mg 503;2mg ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54092-520-01 ## Active Ingredients: Guanfacine

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Intuniv 1 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Tya Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: 503;1mg ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 64725-0513-1 ## Active Ingredients: Guanfacine Hydrochloride

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Intuniv 1 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Shire Us Manufacturing Inc. ## Markings: 503;1mg ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54092-513-02, 54092-513-03 ## Active Ingredients: Guanfacine Hydrochloride