Clonidine may be used to treat high blood pressure and some other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Your provider might raise your dose weekly, depending on how your body responds to this medication
1 mg patch onto the skin once weekly
6 mg per day, divided and given two times a day
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1 mg orally per day may be made at weekly intervals to desired response -Maintenance dose: 0
It can be used to treat anxiety, ADHD, tics, and other conditions
For individuals with mild anxiety, a lower dose of Clonidine may be sufficient to provide relief, while those with more severe anxiety may require a higher dose to effectively
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
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The same group showed preliminary benefit of ketamine 1 mg/kg injected subcutaneously dosed once or twice weekly for 3 months among patients clonidine
Benefits of Clonidine for Anxiety Disorders Perhaps the most appealing aspect of taking Clonidine to treat anxiety is that it doesn’t result in slowed cognition to
Drug details Clonidine IR oral tablet belongs to a drug class* called centrally acting alpha-agonists
3 mg/day
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Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
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stomach upset or pain
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One of the disadvantages of Clonidine is a short-lasting effect (typically about four hours)
Clonidine hydrochloride, USP is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent available as tablets for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 0
3mg over about 4-5 months and I’ve noticed no difference at all
1 mg once a day
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This, however, can be adjusted by the healthcare provider depending on
Clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole and never crushed, cut or chewed
My blood pressure rose from 120/70 to 165/95 and the side affects continued for a couple weeks coming in waves
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Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke
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