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guanfacine
Treatment for Cluster Headache
Guanfacine is an alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist that acts centrally to reduce sympathetic nervous system activity and modulate noradrenergic signaling. While primarily used for ADHD and hypertension, its potential application in Cluster Headache involves reducing neurogenic inflammation and modulating pain perception through central nervous system sympathetic downregulation. Limited clinical evidence suggests it may help mitigate the frequency and intensity of cluster headache episodes by altering neurovascular mechanisms.
2.6
AVERAGE EFFICACY
0
CASE STUDIES
9
REDDIT COMMENTS
14
REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS
Case Studies
No case studies available.
Reddit Comments
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wellmadelie
4.0
I was already on emgality when I started ADHD meds. I switched to qulipta, after starting methylphenidate and quanfacine. I also take a birth control mini pill. But the actually treating my ADHD has helped so much more than bouncing around different ...View more
AtogepantMethylphenidateGuanfacine
Reported Side Effects
General side effect
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NobleTacitus
5.0
## Well, physiotherapy may have cured me So, I discovered this quite by accident but it seems I may have finally figured out what has been causing my migraine symptoms for the last two years. I was diagnosed with chronic vestibular migraine by a neur...View more
SsrisVerapamilGuanfacineMelatoninPhysical therapy
Reported Side Effects
General side effect
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314159265358979326
4.0
I had terrible luck with stimulants and headaches. Non-stimulant drugs - guanfacine and mirtazapine (this is an anti-anxiety drug that only became known to help with ADHD recently) - were helpful for me with minimal problems.
GuanfacineMirtazapine
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-kate-
1.0
I haven't seen any effect on my BP or heart rate! I am on a pretty low dose right now (20mg) but didn't see any noticeable effects from any of the doses I've tried up to 60mg. As an aside, guanfacine is often prescribed alongside vyvanse to mitiga...View more
Guanfacine
Reported Side Effects
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