Why TENEX* (Guanfacine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of TENEX: 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** TENEX
(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 TENEX **
(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 TENEX
* 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