Does Guanfacine help with sleep?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 89% of 9 people who reported on Guanfacine for sleep say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 11% say it got worse.
Sleep: what users report
89%better9 reports · few reports
8 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Guanfacine and sleep
“Currently i am taking clomipramine and guanfacine which helps for the anxiety and dpdr but makes me sleepy all day.”
“The guanfacine pretty much lowers my adrenaline levels so I can sleep.”
“when I took 3 mg of Guanfacine, I felt like I was sleeping more deeply than usual.”
“This stuff is the shit. I take Wellbutrin and I also had high adrenaline levels so I got on guanfacine and it helps with my sleep”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong53 meta-analyses · 116 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Guanfacine.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 6fatigue 2shaky hands 1dry mouth 1hair loss 1
What else is Guanfacine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count