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Intuniv: New Nonstimulant Medication for ADHD?
Q:
I've been hearing about Intuniv, a new nonstimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Could it be a good option for my son? 
A:
Intuniv is a new, extended-release formulation of the high-blood pressure medication guanfacine (sold for hypertension under the brand name Tenex). It is not a new medication. We have known for many years that guanfacine may help some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially those with high levels of impulsivity that cause disruptive behaviors. Many practitioners have prescribed this drug “off-label” for a while. You should ask your doctor if he thinks it would be a good option for your son.
Larry Silver, M.D., is the author of Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on AD/HD and The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities. He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
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