Guanfacine (Intuniv ER)

Yes, you can get a prescription for guanfacine (or its brand name Intuniv ER) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for guanfacine they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure guanfacine is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Guanfacine (and its brand name, Intuniv ER) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have guanfacine prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for guanfacine online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that guanfacine is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of guanfacine are often mild, but can include blurred vision, sweating, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, headache, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience fainting, irregular heart rate, blurred vision, and confusion. It’s important to take guanfacine exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. 

Yes, you can get a Guanfacine (Intuniv ER) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking guanfacine and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure guanfacine is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a guanfacine (Intuniv ER) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the guanfacine (Intuniv ER) medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for guanfacine (Intuniv ER) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for guanfacine you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for guanfacine. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Guanfacine is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequency, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider.

Guanfacine may be taken at night instead of the morning in order to help lessen any daytime drowsiness.

When guanfacine is used to treat ADHD, it impacts the part of the brain that controls attention and impulsivity. It works to treat restlessness and inattention in children and adults.When used to treat high blood pressure, it decreases heart rate and relaxes the blood vessels, causing blood to more easily flow through the body.

There are several medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for ADHD.

Other medications prescribed at Talkspace for ADHD include:

• Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Guanfacine is a high blood pressure medication that is also prescribed to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Guanfacine treats ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and adults who have difficulty concentrating for long periods or struggle with impulsivity and distractibility. Unlike some ADHD medications, guanfacine is not a stimulant and is not a controlled substance. 

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