Comparing Guanfacine vs Viloxazine
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| Guanfacine | Viloxazine |
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Prescription only
Guanfacine is used to treat high blood pressure and the extended-release form (brand name Intuniv) is approved for the treatment of ADHD. Guanfacine can cause sedation, especially on therapy... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Viloxazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Guanfacine | More about Viloxazine | ||||||||
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Guanfacine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 318 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Viloxazine has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Viloxazine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Intuniv | Qelbree | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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18 hours |
7.02 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 490 drugs are known to interact with Guanfacine:
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Viloxazine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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October 27, 1986 |
April 02, 2021 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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