Recent Psychotropic Medication Arrivals: Can We Really Call Them New Drugs?
Recent Arrivals Intuniv (guanfacine LA). Intuniv is a long-acting formulation of the alpha-2 agonist Tenex (guanfacine). Intuniv is FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents ages 6-17. The drug is available in 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, and 4mg tablets, and is dosed once daily. Guanfacine was first marketed as an antihypertensive for the control of high blood pressure. Its use then expanded to the treatment of some anxiety conditions and to control hyperactivity and impulsivity associated with [...]