How do you take them? Separately, together, in am or pm, etc? I stopped adderall because of the bad side effects I had when I was on it, but now I just started to take guanfacine, I haven’t noticed much of difference. Do you take gunfacine every day or as needed?
As an adult, I take 3mg of Guanfacine. It's been over a month since I've started, it gives me a groggy feeling most mornings after I wake. My temper since I started has been rapidly getting worse, I hate how I've been over reacting over tiny things. My dr says this is normal because people with adhd typically withhold their feelings and blah blah. But I hate this piece of crap feeling I get, i apologize once I've finally cooled off because i know i have over reacted. I realize it while its happening but I'm so pissed in the moment I could give af about anything but remaining pissed. I just cant help it and I've been trying to cope.. I almost want to stop taking it entirely but I have noticed it helping slightly with my spiratic thinking and anxiety. But idk if this is the trade off I want. Definitely getting harder to control my aggressive impulses.
@@Burevestnik9M730 I have not. I'll definitely ask about it next appointment but I think I'm fine. Those symptoms have subsided quite a bit after a month or so.
@@thatfunnyguybrandon8765 have you been stable since then? I think maybe the reaction you reported could have been an indicator of a hidden "bipolarity" of sorts.
@@marc2377 really? That's a bit comforting to know at least because there has been multiple times where I act out then crazy regret and a whole 180 emotionally. I've been off the meds for a lil while due to stomach issues but the thought of being slightly bipolar has crossed my mind
my focus has not improved but i can say the impulsivity has been more manageable with this medication. i’ve been able to handle conflict better & take a step back & think before i speak so i can see how communication has improved but the only thing i disagree with is focus improvement. weight gain has been documented as well with 5% of users.
Guanfacine and buspirone have helped my autistic adhd son for sure.
This is awesome, thank you for your work.
Combining Intuniv with Adderall has been a total game changer for me
How do you take them? Separately, together, in am or pm, etc?
I stopped adderall because of the bad side effects I had when I was on it, but now I just started to take guanfacine, I haven’t noticed much of difference. Do you take gunfacine every day or as needed?
Guanfacine works. My autistic son, 26 year-old,
has improved.
How long did it take?
As an adult, I take 3mg of Guanfacine. It's been over a month since I've started, it gives me a groggy feeling most mornings after I wake. My temper since I started has been rapidly getting worse, I hate how I've been over reacting over tiny things. My dr says this is normal because people with adhd typically withhold their feelings and blah blah. But I hate this piece of crap feeling I get, i apologize once I've finally cooled off because i know i have over reacted. I realize it while its happening but I'm so pissed in the moment I could give af about anything but remaining pissed. I just cant help it and I've been trying to cope.. I almost want to stop taking it entirely but I have noticed it helping slightly with my spiratic thinking and anxiety. But idk if this is the trade off I want. Definitely getting harder to control my aggressive impulses.
Have you tried Buspirone 15mg + melatonine 3mg instead?
@@Burevestnik9M730 I have not. I'll definitely ask about it next appointment but I think I'm fine. Those symptoms have subsided quite a bit after a month or so.
@@thatfunnyguybrandon8765 Would you say it makes the person more communicative than before?
@@thatfunnyguybrandon8765 have you been stable since then? I think maybe the reaction you reported could have been an indicator of a hidden "bipolarity" of sorts.
@@marc2377 really? That's a bit comforting to know at least because there has been multiple times where I act out then crazy regret and a whole 180 emotionally. I've been off the meds for a lil while due to stomach issues but the thought of being slightly bipolar has crossed my mind
my focus has not improved but i can say the impulsivity has been more manageable with this medication. i’ve been able to handle conflict better & take a step back & think before i speak so i can see how communication has improved but the only thing i disagree with is focus improvement. weight gain has been documented as well with 5% of users.
Did you gain weight?
wow the last 10 sec was really interesting to me.. I don't think I have autism but I was hoping it helps me verbally..
Did it help?
How mild of a decrease in blood pressure does guanfacine cause?
c.10%
I take 0.5mg of the short acting guanfacine two times a day (AM and PM) and it has dropped my BP ~10 points
Can it be given together with an AP?