How Is INTUNIV Thought to Work?

INTUNIV is a nonstimulant treatment option for kids ages 6 to 17 with ADHD. It is not known exactly how INTUNIV works in ADHD.

How soon INTUNIV will work

Every child is different. The doctor may find the right dose of INTUNIV in the first two to four weeks, or it may take longer. If your child begins to take INTUNIV, remember that you may not see a difference in your child's symptoms as quickly as you may have in the past with other ADHD medications, and that finding the right dose for your chid's individual needs may take time.

Can my child take "drug holidays" from ADHD treatment?

"Drug holiday" is a term some parents use when taking their child off ADHD medication during weekends, school holidays, or summer vacations. It's important that your child doesn't take "drug holidays" from INTUNIV unless approved by your child's doctor. If you would like your child to stop taking INTUNIV, talk with your child's doctor first. The dose will have to be gradually reduced, similar to the way it was gradually increased when your child first started to take it.

INTUNIV should be given once daily as prescribed by the doctor. If your child is taking INTUNIV, it's important to continue your child's ADHD treatment every day as prescribed by your child's doctor. 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.

It is not known if INTUNIV works for longer than 9 weeks. The doctor will periodically review your child’s symptoms.