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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?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clonidine. If you are pregnant, do not take Clonidine without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clonidine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Clonidine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Clonidine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Kidneys?
Clonidine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Liver?
Side effects of Clonidine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clonidine on the Heart?
Clonidine has very mild side effects on 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 does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Clonidine can make you feel drowsy.
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 cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clonidine
Taking Clonidine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Clonidine does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, you can take Clonidine with sertraline. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clonidine along with sertraline if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, you can use Clonidine for pain. It provides relief from many types of pain such as headache, menstrual pain, migraine.
Yes, Clonidine may cause hair loss. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
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.
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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