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In some cases, these medications are used as primary or monotherapy for the treatment of ADHD
In children with comorbid ADHD and tic disorder, 8 weeks of Guanfacine treatment decreased tic severity by 31%, compared to a 0%
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Clonidine has frequently been used to treat tics
Diagnostic criteria include presence of both motor and vocal tics, onset in childhood, fluctuations in tic types and severity, and duration of at least one year
While Clonidine Brand names: Catapres® Many generic (unbranded) versions are also available
In children with tics and ADHD, clonidine, clonidine plus methylphenidate, methylphenidate, and guanfacine are probably more likely than placebo to reduce tic severity (EVID) and reduce ADHD symptoms
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Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay) and guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv) are called alpha-adrenergic agonists, and these medications were developed to lower high blood pressure
Clonidine, an alpha-2 receptor agonist, is approved in Canada for treatment of hypertension