Why INTUNIV* (Guanfacine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of INTUNIV: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.70)
(based on 37 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** INTUNIV
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder* | 8 |
2 | Autism | 2 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of INTUNIV **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Fatigue* | 9 |
2 | Aggression* | 7 |
3 | Somnolence* | 5 |
4 | Anxiety | 5 |
5 | Insomnia | 4 |
6 | Irritability | 3 |
7 | Constipation | 3 |
8 | Nightmare | 3 |
9 | Sleep disorder | 3 |
10 | Lethargy | 3 |
11 | Fluctuance | 2 |
12 | Anger | 2 |
13 | Hypersomnia | 2 |
14 | Headache | 2 |
15 | Sedation | 2 |
16 | Adverse drug reaction | 2 |
17 | Dizziness* | 2 |
18 | Obsessive-compulsive disorder | 2 |
19 | Pain | 1 |
20 | Menstruation irregular | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for INTUNIV
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Guanfacine hydrochloride (Intuniv, Estulic, Tenex, Guanfacine)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com