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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication · Central alpha-2 adrenergic agonist · Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Neurology, Family Medicine
Guanfacine is an oral central alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly in children and adolescents. It is available as immediate-release tablets (1 mg, 2 mg) and extended-release tablets (Intuniv and generics: 1, 2, 3, 4 mg).