Clonidine Hydrochloride

Hot Flashes, Smoke, clonidine suppression test + 15 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Clonidine Hydrochloride

What is Clonidine Hydrochloride

ClonidineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryClonidine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, severe pain, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is a derivative of the imidazole class and works by activating alpha-2 adrenoceptors in the body. Clonidine was approved by the FDA in 1974 and is typically prescribed as a tablet or patch.
Catapresis the brand name
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Clonidine Hydrochloride Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Catapres
Clonidine
1974
447

Effectiveness

How Clonidine Hydrochloride Affects PatientsClonidine works by stimulating certain receptors (alpha-2 adrenoceptors) in the body, which can lower blood pressure, make you sleepy, and help your nerves relax. It needs to be taken twice a day, and the recommended dosage is between 0.1mg and 2.4mg daily.
How Clonidine Hydrochloride works in the bodyClonidine is an alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist, meaning it works by activating the alpha-2 adrenoceptor. This causes a number of physiological effects, such as decreasing blood pressure and heart rate, dampening pain signals at the spine, and promoting sleep. It works by activating G-proteins which, in turn, cause the alpha-2 adrenoceptor to bind to an effector and inhibit adenylyl cyclase, open potassium channels, and replace GDP with GTP. All these actions work together to produce the desired effects.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Clonidine Hydrochloride relies upon the pinpointed condition, such as methadone, diabetic diarrhea and Hypertensive disease. The quantity of dosage fluctuates as indicated by the delivery system (e.g. Oral or Tablet) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Cancer Pain
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
diabetic diarrhea
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Smoking Cessation
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Hot Flashes
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Hypertensive disease
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Defiant Disorder, Oppositional
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Disease
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
clonidine suppression test
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Smoke
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Hot flashes
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Postherpetic Neuralgia
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
clozapine
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Human Growth Hormone Deficiency
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
methadone
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
growth hormone stimulation test
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral
Pheochromocytomas
, 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/hour, 0.02 mg/hour, 0.03 mg/hour, 0.09 mg/mL, 0.17 mg, 0.26 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.15 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, For suspension, extended release, For suspension, extended release - Oral, Epidural, Injection, solution - Epidural, Kit, Kit - Oral, Suspension, extended release, Suspension, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Clonidine Hydrochloride has five contraindications, and it should not be taken simultaneously with any of the conditions cited in the table below.Clonidine Hydrochloride Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
administration above the C4 dermatome
Do Not Combine
Communicable Diseases
Do Not Combine
bleeding diathesis
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Clonidine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clonidine Hydrochloride.
Common Clonidine Hydrochloride Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
1,2-Benzodiazepine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation can be increased when Clonidine is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation can be increased when Clonidine is combined with 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine.
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation can be increased when Clonidine is combined with 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine.
4-Methoxyamphetamine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation can be increased when Clonidine is combined with 4-Methoxyamphetamine.
5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation can be increased when Clonidine is combined with 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine.
Clonidine Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of fentanyl in rats is 126mg/kg. In humans, the lowest toxic dose is 70µg/kg for children, 126µg/kg for women, and 69µg/kg for men. Signs of an overdose include high and low blood pressure, slower heart rate, shallow breathing, hypothermia, drowsiness, decreased reflexes, weakness, irritability, and constricted pupils. Severe overdoses can cause abnormal heartbeats, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, and coma. Vomiting should not be induced due to the risk of further CNS depression; however,
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Clonidine Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clonidine Hydrochloride?

231 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of Clonidine Hydrochloride in aiding Smoking Cessation, Menopause symptoms and alleviating the severity of Cancer-related pain.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Cancer Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
methadone
0 Actively Recruiting
Postherpetic Neuralgia
0 Actively Recruiting
Defiant Disorder, Oppositional
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
growth hormone stimulation test
0 Actively Recruiting
Pheochromocytomas
0 Actively Recruiting
Smoke
0 Actively Recruiting
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
75 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Smoking Cessation
101 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3
Disease
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
diabetic diarrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
clozapine
0 Actively Recruiting
Human Growth Hormone Deficiency
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4
Hypertensive disease
18 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Hot flashes
22 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Hot Flashes
15 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1
clonidine suppression test
0 Actively Recruiting

Clonidine Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Clonidine Hydrochloride?

5Patient Review
2/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
This blood pressure medication is by far the best I've tried. Not only does it help keep my levels in check, but it also doesn't make me feel exhausted or groggy.
5Patient Review
6/5/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I was taking this medication for my spiking blood pressure. I have also been taking Irbesartan (Avapro generic) 150 2 x daily. I have dropped the Amalodopine and started taking .1 clonidine in the evening every day. I feel better now and it also helps me sleep. My cardiologist said it was okay to take .2 if I needed to lower my extremely high spikes (which no doctirs can figure out).
5Patient Review
2/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
This is the best blood pressure medication I've ever taken. It's very effective in keeping my blood pressure levels under control, which is really important for me since I only have one kidney. I think it might cause a little bit of fatigue, but I take it early in the morning and then 12 hours later in the evening so it's not a big deal.
5Patient Review
2/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
This blood pressure medication is the best one I've tried so far. It's been very effective in keeping my levels stable, which is great considering I only have one kidney. The only downside is that it might cause fatigue, but if you take it at night before bed, it's not a problem.
5Patient Review
6/5/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I was taking Amalodopine as an emergency medication for my spiking blood pressure. I also take Irbesartan (Avapro generic) 150 2 x daily. I have dropped the Amalodopine and started taking .1 clonidine in the evening every day. I feel better now and it also helps me sleep. My cardiologist said it was okay to do this.
5Patient Review
6/5/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I was taking this as an emergency medication for my spiking blood pressure. I have also been taking Irbesartan (Avapro generic) 150 2 x daily. I have dropped the Amalodopine and started taking .1 clonidine in the evening every day. I feel better now and it also helps me sleep. My cardiologist said it was okay to take .2 if necessary in a BP emergency to lower extremely high spikes (which no doctors can figure out).
4.7Patient Review
6/9/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
Clonidine is, hands-down, the best medication I've tried for high blood pressure. And trust me when I say that I've tried a lot of different medications and Clonidine is by far the best one with the least amount of negative side effects.
4.7Patient Review
6/9/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
Clonidine is, by far, the best medication I've been on for high blood pressure. It doesn't come with the intense and uncomfortable side effects like other medications. When first taking it, you may feel tired; however, your body will adjust after some time. Clonidine also helps with hot flashes and excessive sweating - two things that have been bothering me for a while!
4.7Patient Review
6/9/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
Clonidine is by far the best medication I've tried for high blood pressure. No other meds gave me such great results without horrible side effects. And it's an added bonus that it helps with hot flashes and excessive sweating!
3Patient Review
6/28/2022
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Excessive Sweating
This medication helped me a little bit with the sweating and anxiety I was experiencing from detoxing off of zipoclone. However, the constipation, weight gain, blurred vision, and fatigue were really terrible side effects that made me want to stop taking it.
3Patient Review
6/28/2022
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Excessive Sweating
This medication helped me a little bit with my detox symptoms of excessive sweating and anxiety. However, the constipation, weight gain, blurred vision, and fatigue were all really bad side effects that I didn't enjoy. I'm going to stop taking this medication now and just tough out the sweats on my own. Good luck to everyone else who is taking this medication.
3Patient Review
6/28/2022
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Excessive Sweating
This medication helped me a little with my excessive sweating and anxiety while I was detoxing from zipoclone. However, the constipation, weight gain, blurred vision, and fatigue were all terrible side effects. I'm stopping now and just going to tough out the sweats on my own. Good luck to everyone else who is taking this medication.
2.3Patient Review
3/16/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I was warned by my GP not to take this medication, but my cardiologist put me on it anyway. I've been taking it for two months now and have experienced awful constipation, lack of sleep, and urinary incontinence. I am gradually stopping the medication and hope to be off of it entirely soon!
2.3Patient Review
3/16/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
My GP warned me about the potential side effects of this medication, but I decided to try it anyway under the care of my cardiologist. After two months of taking this medicine, I have experienced severe constipation, lack of sleep, and urinary incontinence. I am gradually stopping use of the medication and hope to be off it completely soon!
2.3Patient Review
3/16/2018
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I waswarned about this medication by my GP, but my cardiologist put me on it anyways. I've been taking it for two months now and have experienced severe constipation, lack of sleep, and urinary incontinence. I am gradually stopping this medication and will be off of it as soon as possible!
1Patient Review
6/20/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
Clonidine made me feel very ill; my blood pressure actually went up while taking it. I was on it for three weeks and had a hard time quitting because of how addictive it was. My side effects were terrible: hair loss, straw-like texture, awful taste in mouth, insomnia, vertigo, and fatigue. It's been a few weeks since I stopped taking it and most of the side effects have dissipated, but it was a scary experience overall.
1Patient Review
2/11/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
I found this drug to be groggy and have caused me to sleep more. I was prescribed it to help with withdrawal symptoms from opioids, but it's had limited effects. Twice is enough for me; I'd rather deal with the withdrawal symptoms than take this again.
1Patient Review
1/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal
I would not recommend this medication to anyone. It's dangerous and it killed my patient.
1Patient Review
7/2/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I would not call this medication effective in any way, shape, or form. The side effects are incredibly severe and dangerous. Please avoid this "treatment" if at all possible.
1Patient Review
2/11/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
This drug caused me to feel groggy and sleepy, and only had limited effects on my withdrawal symptoms. I was prescribed clonodine to reduce my dosage of opiods, but after taking it twice, I've decided that I would rather deal with the withdrawal symptoms than take this medication again.
1Patient Review
1/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal
I would not recommend this medication as it is toxic and has killed patients in the past.
1Patient Review
6/22/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
My husband was on this for withdrawal and also high blood pressure. He would fall asleep mid sentence, eyes rolling back. It really freaked me out. One night he was confused and blood pressure dropped too low. He had vivid frightening Night terrors. Perhaps this drug helped him initially but as he recovered and no longer needed it for withdrawal, it only started to make his situation worse.
1Patient Review
6/20/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I had a really terrible experience with this medication. It made me feel ill, my blood pressure went up, and I developed some nasty side effects that took weeks to recover from.
1Patient Review
7/2/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
I would not recommend this medication to anyone. It caused me severe blurred vision, high blood pressure spikes, and constipation. I felt terrible while taking it and it did nothing to improve my condition.
1Patient Review
2/11/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
This drug has made me feel groggy and sleepy. It also hasn't done much to help with withdrawal symptoms. I'm supposed to take it to wean myself off of opioids, but I would rather just deal with the withdrawal symptoms than take this again.
1Patient Review
6/22/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
My husband was prescribed this for withdrawal and high blood pressure. He would fall asleep mid sentence, eyes rolling back. It really freaked me out. One night he was confused and blood pressure dropped too low. He had vivid frightening Night terrors. Perhaps this drug helped him initially but as he recovered and no longer needed it for withdrawal, it only started to make his situation worse.
1Patient Review
1/1/2019
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal
I would not recommend this medication as it is quite toxic and has killed patients in the past.
1Patient Review
7/2/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
This medication is absolutely terrible. It caused severe blurred vision, spikes and drops in blood pressure, and constipation. This medication is pure poison for your body.
1Patient Review
6/20/2020
Clonidine Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
Clonidine made me nauseous, and my blood pressure actually increased while taking it. I was on it for three weeks before the side effects became too much to handle. Quitting was difficult because of the withdrawal symptoms. My hair became thin and straw-like, I had a constant metallic taste in my mouth, insomnia, vertigo, and extreme fatigue. The side effects have mostly dissipated now, but it was a very harrowing experience while they lasted.
1Patient Review
6/22/2021
Clonidine Hydrochloride for Symptoms from Stopping Treatment with Opioid Drugs
My husband was prescribed this for withdrawal and high blood pressure. He would fall asleep in the middle of conversations, eyes rolling back. It was really concerning. One night he had a drop in blood pressure and started having vivid, frightening nightmares. Maybe this drug helped him at first, but as he no longer needed it for withdrawal, it only made things worse.
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Patient Q&A Section about clonidine hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is clonidine hydrochloride a Xanax?

"Catapres and Xanax are both used to treat anxiety, but Catapres is mainly used to treat high blood pressure while Xanax is used to treat panic attacks. They belong to different drug classes."

Answered by AI

What is clonidine hydrochloride used for?

"This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, and can lead to a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.

Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure by lowering the amount of blood going through the arteries and veins. This lowers the workload of the heart and arteries, and reduces the risk of stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure."

Answered by AI

Does clonidine hydrochloride make you high?

"Clonidine does not get you high. Clonidine works by helping to reduce nervous system over-excitation, which can occur during withdrawal from opioids, alcohol, and nicotine."

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How does clonidine make you feel?

"Anxiety, hallucinations, depression, and sleep disorders are some of the potentially severe and dangerous side effects of clonidine. If you experience any of these side effects, you should seek medical help immediately. Long-term use of clonidine can also cause gastrointestinal problems."

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Clinical Trials for Clonidine Hydrochloride

Have you considered Clonidine Hydrochloride clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Clonidine Hydrochloride, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Clonidine Hydrochloride clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Clonidine Hydrochloride, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Clonidine Hydrochloride clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Clonidine Hydrochloride, we think they might fit your search criteria.