How do members experience Guanfacine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 46 21
Post-traumatic stress disorder 13 7
Elevated blood pressure 11 2
Generalized anxiety disorder 6 3
Tourette syndrome 4 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 4
Dizziness with hypotension upon standing 2
Lightheadedness 2
Low blood pressure 2
Weight gain 2
Aggressive behavior 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 12
Mild 6
None 15

Member evaluations

Ptsddestroy

evaluated on Mar 29, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for post-traumatic stress disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

EmersonAilidh

evaluated on Aug 01, 2007

  • Perceived effectiveness for Tourette syndrome: None
  • Side effects: None

RobynHoney33

evaluated on Oct 31, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Major
  • Side effects: None