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Clonidine original purpose was as a antihypertensive. Now a days it has other indications in which it can be used for.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is usually prescribed for blood pressure management. Especially alcohol withdrawals as blood pressure can become dangerously high during the withdrawal period.
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∙ 10y agoThe drug Clonidine is used to treat anxiety disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. It can also be used to treat panic disorder and hyperactivity in adults and children.
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∙ 11y agoa synthetic drug used in the treatment of hypertension
prevention of migraine headaches
management of Tourettes Syndrome
opiate withdrawal
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What is clonidine and what are its effects on the body?
Clonidine is used as a blood pressure medication. It lowers blood pressure but causes drowsiness. According to Drugs.Com, although not approved by the FDA for these purposes, Clonidine has also been used to relieve alcohol withdrawal, as an aid in methadone and opiate detoxification, as an aid in quitting smoking, to treat diabetic diarrhea, to treat Tourette's Syndrome. Clonidine has also been used to reduce menopausal flushing, to treat postherpetic neuralgia, to treat ulcerative colitis, and to diagnose pheochromocytoma.
What is clonidine hydrochloride?
Clonidine is a antihypertensive medication used to treat blood pressure.
What does HCL in clonidine hcl 0.1 mg mean?
Clonidine is a drug that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hypertension. Clonidine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of Clonidine (the free base), and it is more soluble in water than ins the free base. The 0.1 mg is the usual oral dose.
Is clonidine and clonidine hcl the same?
Yes, Clonidine and Clonidine HCL are the same. They are both in the family of medications called antihypertensives. They should not be used without a prescription.
Can clonidine be used as a sleep aide?
Clonidine is sometimes used for that purpose, particularly with ADHD. Here's a reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8935206
Is clonidine a ace inhibitor?
Clonidine is not an ACE inhibitor. It is used for lowering blood pressure and has other uses as well.
Can clonidine get you high by snorting?
Yes it will. I just snorted .2 of clonidine and then took .2 orally. I don't know if this is safe or whether or not its recommended i found these pills and decided to take them....long story short I am very high right now.
What is the pill labeled mylan 186?
clonidine, blood pressure med.Mylan 186 is Clonidine 0.2 mg. The medicine is used to treat hypertension. It affects the level of certain chemicals in the brain and in this way allows vessels to relax, so that blood could flow more easily and heart could beat more slowly.
Can clonidine be used as a patch?
Yes. The brand name is Catapress.
Can you take clonidine with Vyvanse?
If is completely fine to take the drugs Clonidine and Vyvanse. Clonidine will help you with your sleeping problems.
What is klonodine used for?
It's prescribed antihypertensive agent, treatment of neuropathic pain, opioid detoxification, sleep hyperhidrosis, anesthetics use, and off-label, to counter the side effects of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate or amphetamine. It is becoming a more accepted treatment for insomnia, as well as for relief of menopausal symptoms. Clonidine is increasingly used in conjunction with stimulants to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for which it is administered in late afternoon or evening for sleep, and because it sometimes helps moderate ADHD-associated impulsive and oppositional behavior, and may reduce tics. Clonidine can be used in the treatment of Tourette syndrome. Clonidine is also a mild sedative, and can be used as premedication before surgery or procedures.
Can clonidine be used as a sleep aide in children?
I was on Clonidine as a child from the time I was first diagnosed ADHD at age 6. I was on Ritalin during the day and because it is a stimulant it caused insomnia which then Clonidine was added. I did much better in school after I had a full night sleep. I wonder if Ritalin was even necessary since improvement wasn't even noticeable until the Clonidine was added. I think if lack of sleep is disrupting the child's life (i.e. behavior and/or school) then Clonidine should be an option.
