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(also known as Guanfacine)
Guanfacine belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| ADHD / ADD | 51 |
73% |
| Tourette Syndrome & Tic... | 11 |
91% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 5 |
100% |
| Oppositional Defiant Di... | 4 |
100% |
| Asperger Syndrome | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (90
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Tenex Reviews
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I cannot believe what this med has done to improve my sons life! A miracle. Severe ADHD, high functioning autism, violent conduct issues, anxiety. He is enjoying every day now, doing things. He says he is ful of love now.
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This really has helped control his tics.
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Still taking for anxiety and impulsivity. Not really sure if it helps him at all.
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Excellent, works well. No significant side effects, if any.
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not working
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again i hate to saywe did not see results.....
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Although I am on a combanation of meds it seems to be working.
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just recently went off it it.
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Discussions
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Any experience with Guanfacine (Tenex)?
We are going to do a trial of Guanfacine (Tenex) for my ASD son (age 9). He has severe hyperactivity and attention problems. We tried Clonidine pill... [More] -
Tenex/ Guanfacine
My 6 year old boy started taking this on Friday. I think I said Wednesday somewhere else on here, anyway, I digress... He was sluggish all day Sa... [More] -
Tenex/ Guanfacine
hey Yogamama...could you give me the 411 on this Tenex med? I have never heard of it before!! I'm at a loss for meds right now!! Nothing seems to b... [More] -
Tenex/ Guanfacine
My 3 girls have been on Tenex for nearly 5 years now, and it's been just fine. It's mainly used to extend the effects of the ADHD meds. They take th... [More] -
Tenex/ Guanfacine
Does anyone have any experience with using Tenex/ guanfacine (sorry if spelled wrong) for their children with ADHD? Either alone or in combo with othe... [More]
