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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is INTUNIV?
INTUNIV is a prescription medicine for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 with ADHD. Once-daily INTUNIV has been shown to improve ADHD symptoms. INTUNIV is not a controlled substance.
How is INTUNIV thought to work?
INTUNIV is a nonstimulant. It is not known exactly how INTUNIV works in ADHD.
Is INTUNIV a stimulant?
INTUNIV is a nonstimulant and is not a controlled substance. It is not likely to cause dependence or be abused.
How should my child take INTUNIV?
Your child should take INTUNIV exactly as prescribed. INTUNIV comes in 4 doses—1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg—and is taken once a day. Your child's doctor may start with 1 mg and adjust the dose to find the dose that's right for your child. That means that it's important to stay with INTUNIV for the weeks to come so that your child may see the potential benefits of INTUNIV. Do not change your child's dose unless directed by the doctor.

INTUNIV should be swallowed whole without crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet. INTUNIV should not be taken with a high-fat meal. The doctor will regularly check your child's blood pressure and heart rate.
Can my child take a break from taking INTUNIV?
Your child should not stop taking INTUNIV or change the dose until you talk with the doctor. Talk with the doctor about what to do if your child does not take INTUNIV as prescribed. INTUNIV doses are gradually increased when your child starts to take it, and will need to be gradually decreased if you or your child's doctor decides to have your child stop taking INTUNIV. Talk to your child's doctor before making any changes to how your child takes INTUNIV.

It is not known if INTUNIV works for longer than 9 weeks. The doctor will periodically review your child’s symptoms.
What are the common side effects of INTUNIV?
Serious side effects of INTUNIV include low blood pressure, low heart rate, fainting, and sleepiness. The most common side effects of INTUNIV include sleepiness, tiredness, trouble sleeping, low blood pressure, nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness.
What other medications should I tell my child's doctor about before my child takes INTUNIV?
Tell your child's doctor about all of the medicines your child takes, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

INTUNIV may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how INTUNIV works.

Especially tell your child's doctor if your child takes:

  • ketoconazole
  • medicines that can affect enzyme metabolism
  • valproic acid
  • high blood pressure medicine
  • sedatives
  • benzodiazepines
  • barbiturates
  • antipsychotics

Know the medicines your child takes. Keep a list of them and show it to your child's doctor and pharmacist when your child is prescribed a new medicine.

Ask your child's doctor or pharmacist for a list of the medicines your child takes.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?
ADHD symptoms can vary from child to child. Some symptoms include lack of attention to details/careless mistakes; lack of sustained attention; poor listener; failure to follow through on tasks; poor organization; avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort; loses things; easily distracted; forgetful; fidgeting/squirming; leaving seat; inappropriate running/climbing; difficulty with quiet activities; being "on the go"; excessive talking; blurting answers; unable to wait turn; and being intrusive. Learn more.
What is guanfacine?
Guanfacine is the active ingredient in INTUNIV. INTUNIV is a prescription medicine for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.
Does Shire have a patient assistance program?
Yes. Shire Cares is a program that helps parents who need help paying for their child's INTUNIV prescription. If your child doesn't have prescription insurance or if you are having trouble affording your child's prescription, Shire Cares may be able to help. Learn more about Shire Cares.
 
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