Dexmethylphenidate vs Guanfacine
Compare Dexmethylphenidate and Guanfacine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Dexmethylphenidate | Guanfacine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Central Nervous System Stimulant | Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | ADHD | ADHD, High blood pressure |
| Generic price | From $0.19 each, about $5.70 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet) | From $0.13 each, about $3.98 for 30 (1 mg tablet (ER)) |
| Brand price | Focalin: from $0.65 each, about $19.50 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet) | Intuniv: from $9.26 each, about $278 for 30 (2 mg tablet (ER)) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 71% less than the brand | Generic costs about 98% less than the brand |