Intuniv User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jan...
• September 27, 2017

For ADHD "My eight-year-old started this medication after a failed trial of stimulants. Prior to that, he had extensive behavioral therapy. In addition to ADHD, he has a tic disorder and sleep onset disorder. The stimulants exacerbated his tic, causing muscle strain and pain. This medication has helped with all of the above and takes the edge off of his difficult personality. He will now sit still and read a book. He is still irritable at times, but this has always been a problem for him; I don't feel this medication has made it any worse. Last year, his standardized test showed below-basic comprehension. The school feels this was due to his lack of impulse control on multiple-choice tests more than a lack of knowledge. We've got high hopes for a better school year."

• Sca...
• October 22, 2014

For ADHD "My son was given Intuniv on October 8th of this year. He was on it for eleven days when he started having really bad uncomfortable full body tics. I stopped the medication Sunday night. It's now Wednesday, and he's still having tics. The doctor says it will wear off, but as parents, it's very scary."

• Jay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 24, 2016

For ADHD "My son is 14 and has Tourette's and ADHD. He was put on Intuniv, and it has helped with his focus and his tics. At first, he was extremely tired, but after taking it for a bit, that part is not as bad. The teacher noticed a big improvement. Luckily, there have been no other side effects. We started at 1 mg and are now on 3 mg. It is my son's choice whether he wants to be on meds or not. He had chosen to go off for a bit in the summer, and then, once back in school, he wasn't doing so great, so he chose to go back on it. It really helps with the tics."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

For ADHD "My 8-year-old daughter started this medication to help her behavior in school along with her other stimulant medication she takes for ADHD. This medication increased her irritability, aggression, and changed her happy, sweet self. It did not help her, it made her symptoms worse. Took her off of it as it didn't improve anything besides making her overly tired and grumpy. Increasing her bad behavior. Stimulants work best, but will try more behavioral therapy along with her current medication that helps, as Intuniv didn't help any behavior issues and being impulsive in my daughter."

• Hum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 16, 2022

For ADHD "I have been on various doses of Adderall for years, and simply put, it has changed my life. I went from being pretty undirected in life to finding a truly niche career, buying a house, having kids, and perhaps most of all, just feeling more in control of my life than ever. Adderall has been a miracle for me. However, I have also always struggled with anxiety. I was actually initially hesitant to even try a stimulant because of this, but I find Adderall sometimes helps anxiety. All of this said, I eventually added Intuniv/guanfacine ER to my Adderall, and WOW, it was like the final 'missing piece' was found. I get the huge benefit of the Adderall without the over-the-top jitters and ruminations amphetamine can cause. Curiously, even my skin looks better (it has basically stopped the Raynaud's from Adderall). I am sleeping a lot deeper, find sitting and working easier, and I think it's worth noting, I seem to be able to drink a few cups of coffee again without much issue."

• LEO...
• December 20, 2017

For ADHD "My child has Asperger's and ADHD combined. Today is day one for my six-year-old being on this medication: 1 mg extended release. This is the first medication I have ever had him on aside from Tylenol or ibuprofen once in a while when he doesn't feel good. He took the medication last night around 7:30 p.m. He had a bit of a meltdown today, not as long-lasting as it has been. He cleaned up everything, then started crying silently at his desk. His teacher said he hasn't done that before. She asked if he needed a break, and he said yes. He proceeded to fall asleep in his 'safe place' in the classroom (under the teacher's desk) from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She tried to get him up several times, but he fell back to sleep. The pharmacist said it's normal for about 2 weeks. More to come..."

• Aus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 26, 2019

For ADHD "My son has anxiety and mild ADHD. He had about 3 months on Ritalin and Concerta, and after coming off it, I know he is far worse than he was before. Intuniv is a better option for him and helps him when struggling to focus at school. He is also on Lexapro for anxiety. He can only take 1 mg Intuniv, as it makes him tired. I have just started to give him his dose straight after school, as I figure it might help him stop feeling so tired in the last period of school, as this is a problem for him. We live in Australia, so it only costs me $5.50 for 28 tablets. I feel for you all having to pay those ridiculous prices for medicine and hospitalization."

• Ins...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2013

For ADHD "25-year-old female taking 3mg of Intuniv. I started Intuniv while I was unemployed. It does really help with my focus, keeps me from being super hyper, and helped my blood pressure. During this time, I would take a lot of naps during the day or even just sleep in till noon. I thought it was just me liking naps and not having much to do during the day. Well, I started a new job a month ago and have been falling asleep at my desk. I thought it was another medicine, but it did turn out to be my Intuniv. So, my doctor is having me go down in dose to see if lower doses will help or not. If not, he will be putting me on another medication. I also tried not taking it for a couple of days, but it caused withdrawal symptoms at the end of day 2."

• Anonymous
• October 31, 2010

For ADHD "My son is 4 years old. I knew from a very young age he had ADHD because I see the same behaviors in my husband, and he was diagnosed as a child. It did take some getting used to. Like others have said, he was tired and emotional at first. He has been on Intuniv for about 6 months now, and I have seen great improvement. He has next to no aggression, he focuses a good bit better, but I still feel that could improve. Impulsive behavior is gone, he started caring about his actions and other people's feelings, and now he actually cares if he is in trouble. I am pleased, I feel like he is too young to try the heavier alternatives, and for us, we are happy with how he is doing."

• Rod...
• June 19, 2018

For ADHD "Male adult ADHD, mostly inattentive (but restless on the inside!), also bipolar type 2. I was on Ritalin for about a year and had a lot of problems with a dry and stuffy nose with frequent infections. Atomoxetine had similar effects: sleepy, nasal stuffiness, premature ejaculation (only ejaculation was premature). Intuniv actually reversed nasal dryness, my nose never felt better. Intuniv has both stimulating and calming effects, and my mood generally is better. I have more frequent urination at night, I often have to get up at 5 a.m. to go to the bathroom. Sometimes it is hard to get back to sleep, but then usually instant-release Clonidine helps (Clonidine has helped for problems with insomnia). I have NOT had any problems with sexual side effects on Intuniv, which is great. Perhaps only a slight increase in libido, but it could be due to improvement in mood as well. Appetite is normal, it has helped me lose a little weight. Ritalin used to give me increased hunger and sugar cravings."

• Jac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 7, 2021

For ADHD "I can personally say from taking this medication for 5 years I've been okay. I've experienced sleepiness, withdrawal effects, and more severe symptoms. I'm 18 years old as of this month, and most people have good effects while on the drug, but after 5 years I've finally decided to quit. Wish me luck, I'll report back if I see any changes-that's if I remember my old self."

• Mom...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2015

For ADHD "This medication has been a life changer. Adding it to the Concerta helped with the emotional sensitivity, fidgeting, and focus. No side effects other than a little sleepiness, and that wore off after a couple of weeks. We recently got the generic, and it did not work nearly as well. We had side effects from it, but not the brand name."

• cau...
• September 23, 2015

For ADHD "My 8-year-old son was prescribed 2 mg in the morning. He has been on it for two weeks. At first, it helped him concentrate in school, but he was still aggressive with his sister and others. In week two, he now cries almost every day at school and at home. He constantly talks about death. He keeps asking me if I will wait for him in heaven when I die. It is awful to see my innocent little boy go through this. I took him off of it right away. Vyvanse worked for him a lot better at the lowest dosage."

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2011

For ADHD "My son is 11 with ADHD and APD and has tried all the ADHD medicines out there. We had trouble with mood swings, appetite, and overall inconsistent results. We started on the Intuniv in November 2010. He has stopped at the 2 mg level. It was hard at first, but his doctor encouraged us to do the full 12 weeks on the medication to see full results and it has been worth it. He has gained about 8 pounds and grew almost 3 inches. We give it to him between 4-7 pm before bed and with food. He still gets a little dizzy some days, but we also note that if he doesn't drink enough fluids, that seems to be more prevalent. Some of the early side effects we saw were sleepiness. A little caffeine in the afternoon helped. THIS is by far the best we have had with our son ever."

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2012

For ADHD "Intuniv has made a huge change in my son's attitude. After being on Strattera for 1.5 years, it stopped working. It may have been due to a growth spurt, but the sudden change was awful. Intuniv has made a tremendous change and is working. Intuniv is time-released and 1 mg/day does the trick. I am having to play the insurance game to get it approved and currently have a discount card that sells it for $63. It works great for my son and is worth every dollar it cost."

• Van...
• April 14, 2017

For ADHD "My son took generic for about 6 months. His Dr. actually prescribed it to him to help him sleep. He has ADHD combined type with emotion dysregulation. I actually can't believe it was prescribed to help control ADHD behaviors. My son was taking Vyvanse during the day, then Guanfacine at night. It made him extremely irritable and tired. I took him off both of the meds. He's hyper but a whole lot less frustrated, that's for sure."

• Mor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2025

For ADHD "I have been on this medication for 1.5 years, I started on this as a solution to some of my bad ADHD sides. I was very happy with the medication, it has worked wonders for me. Recently, I decided that it's about time to step out of Intuniv. Stopping this medication is kinda rough, at least it was for me. I was at 1 mg depot medication for the entire period. When quitting, I got anxiety, high blood pressure, fast pulse, etc., for 3-4 weeks. The withdrawal symptoms were rough for me, but I was still happy with the medication as I was in way worse shape when I started it and really needed the help."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2015

For ADHD "My 8-year-old son has high-functioning Autism and ADHD. This is a blessing for him. He used to run all over the place before we found this. He drives us crazy! Now he's way calmer and doesn't run from me. I can now take him out without him driving me crazy. I'm bipolar, so you know that it was hard on me. He has been on this for over a year now."

• ida...
• October 6, 2014

For ADHD "My son took this for a couple of years. At first, it was very effective, and I was excited to have a non-stimulant medication to treat his ADHD. It did make him sleepy, and that was problematic, and then its effectiveness wore off."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2015

For ADHD "No side effects on my six-year-old the first two weeks except for a tummy ache. The last two nights she has woke up screaming, completely tripping, throwing pillows, scratching her head, hallucinating, and seeing stuff. I do not recommend this pill to anyone, especially a kid. She is on the lowest dose, 1 mg. She won't be taking it anymore!"

• lio...
• July 31, 2016

For ADHD "I started Intuniv when I was 11, almost 12, and those first 6 months were hell. I would sleep from the time I got home from school, so 3 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, and was still tired! I would fall asleep in class or on the bus, it was miserable. We told the doctor, and she said, 'Well, just push through it and push through the tiredness.' Might I add, if you were ever on this medicine, it is not a tiredness you can just push through. But I tried to anyway for the next year or so, and I would not sleep every day as much, but there were some days when I would sleep the entire days away! It did get better, but I would still fall asleep in class and be exhausted constantly! Finally, when I was 15, the doctor took me off of that, and it's been so wonderful!"

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2012

For ADHD "My 12-year-old son has been on 3 mg Intuniv for a year, and it works great for him. He weighs about 120 lbs. It hasn't changed his personality at all, he's still funny and social. He's had no side effects. His focus has been great but might be getting a little off. But he's gained a lot of weight since going to 3 mg, and I think he needs to be upped to 4 mg. Going to the doctor next week, and we'll get the prescription then. But Intuniv has been great!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2020

For ADHD "I'd give this NEGATIVE stars if I could. It caused me to pass out when I got up to use the bathroom one night. I lost my sense of self, felt more tired than normal, had worse anxiety. I would not recommend this garbage drug."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2015

For ADHD "My 6-year-old was on this medication for about 7 weeks when he began to hallucinate (2 mg). So we had switched to something else, which actually made him worse than he was without any meds. So we put him back on Intuniv and started back at 1 mg. This was about 2 weeks ago, and he has been doing fantastic!"

• hop...
• December 11, 2010

For ADHD "After many family problems, and added to this, my daughter had ADHD. I was at the end of my rope as far as patience goes. Last year in school was terrible, with my daughter acting out due to all the bad things happening in her life. She was placed on a behavior program, and her grades were reflecting the issues she is dealing with. After some sessions with a counselor, I was referred to a pediatrician who recommended Intuniv. The first week was a bit rough because my daughter was extremely tired and cranky, however, we stuck with it as the doctor advised, and I have been nothing short of amazed. Grades and attitude are outstanding now. Miraculous."