Guanfacine Mood Disorder
Pronounced: (GWAN-fuh-seen)
Guanfacine Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in patients older than 6 years of age, as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, guanfacine is not a stimulant. The exact way that guanfacine works to treat ADHD is unknown. Guanfacine is thought to affect...
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