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I have been taking guanfacine and it has been having a seemingly opposite effect on me:makes my muscles tight, heartbeat the same, hot and sweaty? why

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Guanfacine: What is your indication for this medicine? If side effects are intrusive ask report to the prescriber and seek alternate options; there are many available.

Answered 10/9/2015

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