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Low dosees of Tenex (Guanfacine) are often prescribed to control the side effects of stimulants such as Adderall |
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Tenex (Guanfacine) is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It may also be helpful in reducing some ADHD symptoms such as aggression, but may not improve attention deficit or distractibility. Low doses are often prescribed to control the side effects of stimulants, such as insomnia.
Tenex has a 16 hour half life so frequent dosing is not necessary. It is usually taken once or twice daily. When taken regularly, blood levels gradually increase for the first three days and then level off. Tenex is available in 1 and 2 mg tablets that can be broken in half.
Common side effects:
Difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, hives, depression, very slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute), unusually high or low blood pressure (fainting, a severe headache, flushing of your face), unusual fatigue, dizziness, or tiredness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, constipation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Drug interactions
Medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, since they may tend to increase your blood pressure.
It will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants such as antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics.
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