Ritter, Kristin2008-11-242008-11-242008-11-24https://hdl.handle.net/11299/45406The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.ADHD is a common disorder that affects children of all ages and there are many options for treatment. Guanfacine ER is a medication that has been used for other purposes in the past but now has been researched for the treatment of ADHD. It is an efficacious drug to reduce the symptoms of ADHD as reported by parents or caregivers in children and adolescents ages 6-17 when compared to placebo.en-USADHDAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderGuanfacineOther