Comments on: Intuniv: One Step Closer To FDA Approval for ADHD

By: Thyme2spend

Thyme2spend — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:32:27 +0000

My son has ADHD and began Intuniv 1mg, and had great results with it for about four weeks. At the four week level, things began to change for him. He began pacing, aggitated, crying for no reason, and demanding to go home when we were out, acting as if he were afraid of people who he loved very much (mom, dad, grandma). Our doctor denied that these were typical side effects of Intuniv and dismissed them. I stopped seeing this doctor immediately, and since my son was on 1 mg. I stopped it immediately without any further issues. I loved my son’s focus and concentration while on Intuniv, but could never do this to him again.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:34:26 +0000

My 11-year old son (ADHD) has been taking Intuniv 2 mg for the last 4 or 5 months. It worked very well until about the last month or two. I have started seeing more outbursts and hyperactivity again. I just started with a new Dr, as we moved to a new state. I suggested he had gained a small amount of weight and maybe the dosage should be upped to 3 mg. He said weight should have nothing to do with it??? Also, the only side effect I have noticed is the bedwetting as well. It happens occasionally. My Dr. is suggesting Strattera, but I would like to see if maybe taking Intuniv at different times will help. We tried the stimulants and that was an aggressive nightmare. Please let me know if anyone has any input.

By: Georgi

Georgi — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:05:26 +0000

My daughter has been on the 2 mg dose for the school year. She has ADD without the hyperactivity. Her issues are mostly focus but she also has OCD and Tourette’s. She has made straight A’s this year as compared to barely passing last year. I will say that we are starting to see the medication not be as effective. Her handwriting is getting worse, she is making focus-related errors in math, and has spurts of impulsive behavior. She is getting close to 70 lbs so maybe we just need to up her dose. She does have side effects. She gets frequent headaches and stomach issues. These were worse when she was starting the medicine or the two times she missed a dose. We have opted to take the summer off just to see where she is at. We’ve been told that as we reduce her dose and ween her off, the side effects may be bad again. It’s definitely not one to stop cold turkey. My daughter does not want to come off. She says it really helps her. We will probably go back on in August. We are having her tested for PANDAS as her tics and OCD have cycled with two strep infections and a bought with whooping cough.

By: Mo

Mo — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:50:39 +0000

About a month or two ago we started considering Intunive because our son was having negative emotional reactions to various stimulant medications. We tried going off medications completely but his grades dropped and teachers were calling because he is unable to focus. We were keeping our fingers crossed that intunive would be the solution. The first week he took 1mg (which wasnt quite enough), second week 2mg (which worked better but made him a little drowsy), third week 3mg, which was too much. 3mg caused severe drowsinees and daily headache, but his attitude and focus was good. We went back to the 2mg dose and he is doing so much better, not drowsy any more either. He is focused, happy, his personality is back, we can communicate with him, and we are thrilled!! Definitely worth trying if you have similar frustraions with stimulants. Good luck!

By: dodgeluvnredhead

dodgeluvnredhead — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:51:44 +0000

Thank you SO much!!! I’ve been searching hard core for a non stimulant alternative and this sounds PERFECT for my child!!! I think you just answered my prayers! lol. Thank you so much!

By: Mo

Mo — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:02:18 +0000

Maggie, please dont comment on ADHD if you have no personal experience with it – it is extremely challenging to say the least. We’re all looking for solutions not criticism. If you have valid concerns or opinions about the negative side affects of Intuniv, or better yet, a positive alternative, then certainly say so, but please do it without insinuating that ADHD is caused by parents who are not repremanding their children – that is insulting.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:26:28 +0000

Maggie, you are so clueless and ignorant, I don’t even know where to begin my comment. Yes, dealing with an ADD/ADHD/ODD/OCD/Aspergers child is just to spank them. Wow, you figured it all out-how could WE not think of that?! Please, get a clue and refrain from berating parents/caregivers who deal with these debilitating issues on a daily basis.

By: maggie

maggie — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:16:58 +0000

Intuniv: Blood pressure medication for ADHD/ ADD people! STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me just say one thing what happens when you take medicine you don’t need for your heart????? You create a problem later in life. Unless you have a heart problem don’t take this med for ADD/ADHD med!!!!! Don’t be like Micheal Jackson taking meds you don’t need people. If your kid is crazy and have anger problems, spank there butt!!! ADD Is a half way impossible thing to pin point. notice everyone is ADD these days? Hmmmmm I think not.

By: Christie

Christie — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:14:30 +0000

I have a seven year old son with ADHD and ODD, also explosive anger issues. I switched him from Vyvanse to Intuniv about 2 months ago because of side effects caused by Vyvanse. The intuniv does not seem to be effective on his impulse control…he’s 60 pounds and taking 2 mgs. Should I try a higher dose or maybe a low dose of vyvanse combined with the intuniv?

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:12:39 +0000

Hi Donna,
I don’t have direct experience with Intuniv as it isn’t in Canada yet – but I would have to say that it seems peculiar to have both Intuniv and clonidine together – as you say – they are in the same family and both can lower blood pressure.
Good luck.