Clonidine is an antihypertensive drug that lowers blood pressure and heart rate by relaxing the arteries and increasing the blood supply to the heart; it has the following FDA-approved indications:
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sleep problems such as vivid dreams or insomnia (trouble sleeping) dry mouth * dizziness
Common questions about clonidine Brand name: Catapres
Clonidine extended-release (long-acting) tablets (Kapvay) are used alone or in combination with other medications as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention
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Clonidine is a presynaptic alpha‐2‐adrenergic receptor agonist that has been used for many years to treat hypertension and other conditions, including
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High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body
Risk factors: High blood pressure (hypertension) If you have been taking clonidine ER (Kapvay) for awhile, stopping it suddenly can cause a "rebound" effect and lead to high blood pressure
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Examples of mild side effects that people taking clonidine have reported include: fatigue (low energy) headache
sleep problems such as ADHD medication rebound, sometimes called the “rebound effect,” is a flare of ADHD symptoms at the time a stimulant medication wears off
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It also affects small blood vessels in other parts of the body such as the brain or skin
Clonidine does not reduce cravings, but instead it helps with some withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, muscle aches and pains, cramping, sweating, and runny nose
Clonidine is a medicine used in children to help treat a range of different conditions
Clonidine hydrochloride, USP is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent available as tablets for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 0
1 mg Clonidine stimulates alpha-adrenoreceptors in the brain stem
Clonidine hydrochloride, USP is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent available as tablets for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 0
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It's best to leave about 10 to 12 hours between doses