Tenex Dosage

Generic name: guanfacine (oral route)
Drug class: Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: TAB: 1 mg, 2 mg

[0.5-2 mg PO qhs]

Start: 1 mg PO qhs, may incr. to 2 mg PO qhs after 3-4wk; Max: 3 mg/day; Info: taper dose over 4-7 days to D/C

[3-4 mg/day PO divided tid]

Info: taper dose over 4-7 days to D/C

[1 mg PO qd]

Info: taper dose over 4-7 days to D/C

[0.5-2 mg PO bid]

Start: 0.5 mg PO qd, titrate slowly; Max: 4 mg/day; Info: taper dose over 4-7 days to D/C

[no adjustment]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement

[not defined]

hepatic impairment: caution advised

SRC: NLM .