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What Causes Excessive Anger And Behavioral Changes After Taking Guanfacine?
My student ( 4th grade) recently began taking guanfacine (February). His behavior challenges began to increase to the point that he became dangerous. He was on Ritalin, I believe, prior to and during the guanfacine trial. Are there any known drug interactions with guanfacine that would cause extreme anger and violent episodes?
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
It’s not uncommon for children with ADHD to struggle with anger. Kids with ADHD may have trouble with impulsivity or expressing their emotions, which can lead to angry outbursts.
Guanfacine can cause Affect Liability, Mood Swings (Rabidly Changing Emotions In Short Time). But guanfacine causing aggressive behaviour seems unlikely.
Your behavioral pediatrian may help you to find out what emotional triggers are responsible for aggressive behaviour.
Guanfacine can cause Affect Liability, Mood Swings (Rabidly Changing Emotions In Short Time). But guanfacine causing aggressive behaviour seems unlikely.
Your behavioral pediatrian may help you to find out what emotional triggers are responsible for aggressive behaviour.
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