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Is intuniv used with stimulant adhd meds? or in place of?

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Dr. Clarence Lyonsanswered

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Both: Intuniv can be used with stimulant medications for adhd.

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Dr. Basem Shlewietanswered

Psychiatry 29 years experience

Generally with: It's usually used as an adjunct to the stimulants. But it also can be used by itself in case somebody cannot tolerate stimulants.

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Dr. Manaf Ahmadanswered

Pediatrics 34 years experience

Yes: Most patients do not show adequate progress with intuniv if used alone. Few do not tolerate stimulants and could benefit from non stimulants

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