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Guanabenz
Medication used to treat high blood pressure
Guanabenz (pronounced GWAHN-a-benz, sold under the trade name Wytensin) is an alpha agonist that is selective to the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor. Guanabenz is used as an antihypertensive drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension).[1][2]
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The most common side effects during guanabenz therapy are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache and weakness.[3]
Guanabenz can make one drowsy or less alert, therefore driving or operating dangerous machinery is not recommended.