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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 | 52 |
73% |
| Tourette Syndrome & Tic... | 11 |
91% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 5 |
100% |
| Oppositional Defiant Di... | 4 |
100% |
| Asperger Syndrome | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (91
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Tenex Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
but dosage had to be increased within 2 months then changed to other med.
Somewhat Helpful
It has worked good for the most part but her tics are really starting to come through right now. Our doctor has increased her dose and I am a bit nervous about this.
Somewhat Helpful
This only somewhat helpful to my 13yr old.
Somewhat Helpful
Helpful at first but after about 3 months and increasing the dosages a few times it had less effect.
Somewhat Helpful
Dr. said it would make him sleepy but it does not. Helps to keep him on a even keel when coming off vyvanse at night
Somewhat Helpful
It helped a bit with his aggression. Still him just not as aggressive. The bad thing is that it caused him to have an abnormal heart beat so I had to take him of of it.
Somewhat Helpful
ODD daughter little calmer after taking.
Somewhat Helpful
This was added to reduce aggression in combination with the Adderall.
Somewhat Helpful
It does help his hyperactivity and his frustration low tolerance and meltdowns. Does not address the other stuff.
Somewhat Helpful
slowed the tics down
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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]
