Intuniv and Suicide attempt - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suicide attempt is reported as a side effect among people who take Intuniv (guanfacine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Strattera, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suicide attempt when taking Intuniv. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,469 people who have side effects when taking Intuniv from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Intuniv?

Intuniv has active ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 3,959 Intuniv users. Check the latest studies of Intuniv.

What is Suicide attempt?

Suicide attempt is found to be associated with 1,375 drugs and 1,493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suicide attempt.

On Aug, 11, 2026

3,469 people reported to have side effects when taking Intuniv.
Among them, 47 people (1.35%) have Suicide attempt.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Intuniv when they have Suicide attempt? *

What is the gender of people who have Suicide attempt when taking Intuniv? *

female: 29.03 %
male: 70.97 %

What is the age of people who have Suicide attempt when taking Intuniv? *

What are other drugs people take besides Intuniv? *

What are other side effects people have besides Suicide attempt? *

Suicidal Ideation: 5 people, 10.64%
Aggression: 5 people, 10.64%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 8.51%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 4 people, 8.51%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.51%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 8.51%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 3 people, 6.38%
Heart Rate Decreased: 3 people, 6.38%
Anger: 3 people, 6.38%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 6.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 8.51%
Depression: 3 people, 6.38%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 6.38%
Asthma: 3 people, 6.38%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 3 people, 6.38%
Constipation: 3 people, 6.38%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 4.26%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 4.26%
Anger: 2 people, 4.26%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on guanfacine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Intuniv) and Intuniv (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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