Shown: posts 1 to 9 of 9. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by ed_uk on August 28, 2006, at 6:25:28
Licensing application submitted to FDA for extended release guanfacine (Connexyn) for ADHD
Shire plc has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for its investigational drug guanfacine extended release (SPD503, Connexyn™), which, if approved, would be the first once-daily selective alpha-2A-adrenoceptor agonist for the treatment of ADHD in children aged 6 to 17 years. Guanfacine is not a CNS stimulant or a controlled substance and is claimed to have no known potential for abuse or dependence.
Posted by gardenergirl on August 28, 2006, at 7:38:42
In reply to New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn, posted by ed_uk on August 28, 2006, at 6:25:28
Hi ed,
Thanks for posting that. Can you say more about how this might help those with ADHD? I'm a bit clueless about the receptors and such beyond a basic knowledge.My ADHD symptoms have been worsening lately, and I'd like to have an option beyond Provigil as long as I'm also on Nardil (which is also something I'm reconsidering).
Although looking at Epocrates on my palm, I see that use with MAOI's is contraindicated for guanfacine, so I would expect that this new drug would also be contraindicated. (sigh)
Thanks in advance.
gg
Posted by linkadge on August 28, 2006, at 15:48:37
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn » ed_uk, posted by gardenergirl on August 28, 2006, at 7:38:42
Crazy how you will get drugs like clonidine and connexyn which help ADHD in that they lower noradrenaline, wheras you get straterra which raises it, and both are effective for ADHD.
Linkadge
Posted by saturn on August 28, 2006, at 17:33:06
In reply to New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn, posted by ed_uk on August 28, 2006, at 6:25:28
Is it correct that guanfacine mainly treats hyperactivity, and not so much inattention? That's the impression I've gotten.
Posted by Declan on August 28, 2006, at 17:46:33
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn, posted by saturn on August 28, 2006, at 17:33:06
So what if you have innattention and innactivity, and you don't live in the USA?
Posted by saturn on August 28, 2006, at 18:19:04
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn, posted by Declan on August 28, 2006, at 17:46:33
> So what if you have innattention and innactivity, and you don't live in the USA?
You could try having guanfacine prescribed off-label. In the US the brand-name is Tenex, used for high blood pressure. I'd imagine it's widely available for high blood pressure.
BTW my impression is it's not very effective for inattention, but I could be mistaken.
Posted by gardenergirl on August 28, 2006, at 21:50:20
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn » Declan, posted by saturn on August 28, 2006, at 18:19:04
>
> BTW my impression is it's not very effective for inattention, but I could be mistaken.Well poop.
Thanks,
gg
Posted by iforgotmypassword on August 29, 2006, at 14:38:22
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn » saturn, posted by gardenergirl on August 28, 2006, at 21:50:20
there are articles on it improving cognition i am very sure. dr. jay a. goldstein, if i remember correctly, also seemed to like the drug.
seems like it may be also effective for anger, but i am not sure, maybe it isn't like clonidine that way.
i suppose one might hope it has no sexual side effects, as it may, but i am not completely sure.
Posted by iforgotmypassword on August 29, 2006, at 14:40:55
In reply to Re: New treatment for ADHD: Connexyn, posted by iforgotmypassword on August 29, 2006, at 14:38:22
that this drug had better come out in canada. grr.
worsening or causing depressive symptoms may also be a side effect, but i don't really care. i want a brain.
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD, bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.