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guanfacine and Bipolar Disorder

guanfacine has been researched along with Bipolar Disorder in 5 studies

Guanfacine: A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS.

Bipolar Disorder: A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Guanfacine hydrochloride is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, which has gained recent attention in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry."1.30Guanfacine and secondary mania in children. ( Barnhill, LJ; Horrigan, JP, 1999)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (40.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Elbe, D1
Perel-Panar, C1
Wicholas, L1
Mattingly, GW1
Anderson, RH1
Henderson, TA1
Horrigan, JP2
Barnhill, LJ2

Reviews

1 review available for guanfacine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
Optimizing outcomes in ADHD treatment: from clinical targets to novel delivery systems.
    CNS spectrums, 2016, Volume: 21, Issue:S1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Anxiety Disorders; Atomoxetine H

2016

Other Studies

4 other studies available for guanfacine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
Manic Reaction in a Child Induced by Guanfacine-Extended Release.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Bipolar Disorde

2016
Mania induction associated with atomoxetine.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2004, Volume: 24, Issue:5

    Topics: Aggression; Anger; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Bipolar

2004
Does guanfacine trigger mania in children?
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 1998, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Bipolar Disord

1998
Guanfacine and secondary mania in children.
    Journal of affective disorders, 1999, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Bipolar Disorder; Child; Female; Guanfaci

1999