Non-stimulant ADHD medications, such as atomoxetine and guanfacine, provide effective alternatives to stimulants, addressing ...

There are currently three non-stimulant ADHD medications that the FDA has approved for adults and children: atomoxetine, clonidine, and guanfacine. Atomoxetine, which is usually marketed under the ...

Methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine are prescribed to both adults and children, while guanfacine is only prescribed to children. Charity ADHD UK has been told by pharmaceutical manufacturer ...

Guanfacine targets a part of the brain governing ... in the brain called dopamine and noradrenaline. If you have ADHD you have low levels of both and stimulants restore the levels to normal, ...

Researchers in the UK have shown that guanfacine could help to combat leftward spatial exploration deficit in patients with visual neglect due to right-hemisphere stroke. The noradrenergic ...

Intuniv (guanfacine hydrochloride prolonged release tablets) is licensed for children and adolescents of 6 to 17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have been shown to ...