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Could tenex (guanfacine) be used for severe autism in a boy of 7 yo that melatonin 7.5mg no longer help with sleep?
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Maybe: A better alternative is Clonidine or kapvay.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes, it may.: Tenex is short-acting guanfacine. Intuniv, long-acting guanfacine, is approved for treatment of adhd with or without a stimulant. I've found that long-acting Guanfacine has a " mellowing" effect on moody children with adhd, with or without autism. The sleepiness usually wears off after 3-4 weeks., enough time to set behavioral limits on bedtime.
Answered 9/10/2019
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Son, 9, started on Tenex (guanfacine) for ?ADHD 4 days ago. Today took his BP and was 88/59. Is this ok? BP was 114/69 at psychiatrist prior to med. f/u w dr in 2w
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I'm trying to find out more about the drug tenex (guanfacine). My son has been diagnosed with ADHD and he's 4. His insurance will not pay for the ADHD meds yet.
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