As reported recently in the Vermont Digger, there is a bill (H. 593) in the Vermont Legislature that would require some sort of suicide prevention action to be taken at the Quechee George Bridge, where there have been 8 suicides since 2008 (more than all other Vermont bridges combined). While there are few people opposed […]
Higher Guanfacine Doses Found Effective for Adolescent ADHD
While stimulants generally remain first-line medication for ADHD, alternatives are often needed due to side effects or ineffectiveness. Of the non-stimulant medications, guanfacine and its more recent extended release preparation (trade name Intuniv) is one possible alternative. Current FDA guidelines specify 4mg per day as the maximum dose, although much of this recommendation is based on […]
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