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Help docs, is intuniv or kapvay effective in treating adhd in children and adults?
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YES: Both medication help the treatment of ADHD either alone or in combination with stimulants.
Answered 7/27/2014
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Both are indicated.: Intuniv is long acting Tenex (guanfacine) and Kapvay is long acting clonidine. Both are alpha-2 agonists and decrease the Norepinephrine drive. The effect therefore is to calm. Both can be effective, however, of the two, the clonidine molecule has a greater propensity towards sedation. Discuss with your doctor further please. Take care.
Answered 10/26/2017
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