wytensin
Wytensin (Guanabenz Acetate) is a medication used to treat Hypertension.
Guanabenz Acetate · by Wyeth Ayerst
Available as a generic: Guanabenz Acetate
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Guanabenz Acetate
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Guanabenz Acetate EQ 16MG Base · Guanabenz Acetate EQ 4MG Base · Guanabenz Acetate EQ 8MG Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- hypertension
- Manufacturer
- Wyeth Ayerst
- FDA application
- NDA018587
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Wytensin treat?
- Wytensin (Guanabenz Acetate) may be used to treat hypertension, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Wytensin?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Wytensin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Wytensin?
- Wytensin is marketed by Wyeth Ayerst. You can see Wyeth Ayerst's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Wytensin a brand-name or generic drug?
- Wytensin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Guanabenz Acetate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Guanabenz Acetate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Wytensin available over the counter?
- No. Wytensin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Wytensin come in?
- Wytensin is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Wytensin FDA-registered?
- Wytensin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018587. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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