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Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine vs Guanfacine

Compare Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine and Guanfacine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Amphetamine / DextroamphetamineGuanfacine
Drug classCentral Nervous System StimulantCentral alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Used to treatADHD, NarcolepsyADHD, High blood pressure
Generic priceFrom $0.23 each, about $6.98 for 30 (10 mg tablet)From $0.13 each, about $3.98 for 30 (1 mg tablet (ER))
Brand priceAdderall: from $6.81 each, about $204 for 30 (20 mg capsule (XR))Intuniv: from $9.26 each, about $278 for 30 (2 mg tablet (ER))
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 97% less than the brandGeneric costs about 98% less than the brand