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Guanfacine vs Lisdexamfetamine

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

GuanfacineLisdexamfetamine
Drug classCentral alpha-2 Adrenergic AgonistCentral Nervous System Stimulant
Used to treatADHD, High blood pressureADHD, Binge-eating disorder
Generic priceFrom $0.13 each, about $3.98 for 30 (1 mg tablet (ER))From $2.44 each, about $73.11 for 30 (20 mg capsule)
Brand priceIntuniv: from $9.26 each, about $278 for 30 (2 mg tablet (ER))Vyvanse: from $12.35 each, about $370 for 30 (30 mg capsule)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandGeneric costs about 79% less than the brand