Generic name: Guanfacine
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Tenex?
Guanfacine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications.
The brand of guanfacine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Intuniv
Guanfacine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use guanfacine if you are allergic to it.
IntunivGuanfacine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
- a heart rhythm disorder;
- a heart attack or stroke;
- high or low blood pressure;
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease.
How should I use Tenex
Use Tenex (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Avoid taking guanfacine with high-fat foods, or your body could absorb the medicine too quickly.
Take at bedtime to ease drowsiness. Guanfacine
You should not stop using guanfacine suddenly. Stopping suddenly can raise your blood pressure and cause unpleasant symptoms.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Your blood pressure and heart rate may also need to be checked.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. keep using guanfacine even if you feel well.
Take with a full glass of water, milk, or other liquid. Intuniv
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Intuniv
If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child's dose. Intuniv
Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting and cannot take your medicine as usual.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss more than 2 doses in a row.
Tenex side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
If you stop taking guanfacine, tell your doctor if you have headaches, confusion, rapid heartbeats, tremors, increased blood pressure, or if you feel nervous or agitated. If left untreated, these symptoms could lead to very high blood pressure, vision problems, or seizures.
- anxiety, nervousness;
- hallucinations (especially in children);
- severe drowsiness;
- slow heartbeats; or
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- dizziness, drowsiness;
- low blood pressure, slow heartbeats;
- feeling tired or irritable;
- trouble sleeping;
- dry mouth; or
- stomach pain, nausea, constipation.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Tenex?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of guanfacine.