Guanfacine (Tenex®) is no more effective than a sugar pill in treating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports a trial published in today's edition of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Sixty-three veterans with PTSD symptoms were given either Guanfacine or a placebo in an eight-week, double-blind study. Results showed no improvements in the patients taking the medication, but they did report increased side affects including drowsiness, lightheadedness and dry mouth.
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