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Clonidine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clonidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clonidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Clonidine safe for pregnant women?
Clonidine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clonidine without medical advice.
Is the use of Clonidine safe during breastfeeding?
Clonidine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Kidneys?
Clonidine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Liver?
Clonidine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Heart?
Side effects of Clonidine rarely affect the heart.
Clonidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clonidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clonidine habit forming or addictive?
Clonidine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Clonidine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clonidine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clonidine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clonidine
Taking Clonidine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clonidine
Taking Clonidine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Avoid taking Clonidine with Benadryl, because it may enhance the intensity of side effects. However, if your doctor prescribes both drugs then you can take it.
Yes, Clonidine is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth, weakness, nervousness, and decreased sexual ability. If you experience the above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Clonidine can be used to treat hot flashes. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment.
Clonidine can be taken 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. The extended-release tablet can be taken 1 - 2 times daily. Clonidine can be taken with or without food. Precautions must be taken in patients with stroke, a recent heart attack, or kidney disease.
Clonidine is a brand name of clonidine and it is available in the form of a tablet and injection. It belongs to the class of drugs known as centrally acting alpha-agonist antihypertensive drugs. Clonidine is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and extended release form tablet is used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Clonidine is also used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, hypertensive crisis, Tourette's syndrome, menopausal hot flashes, alcohol, and opiate withdrawal, and smoking cessation therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Catapres® (clonidine hydrochloride)
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 332-334