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Clonidine Uses Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily. Clonidine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). How To Use Clonidine Take Clonidine exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Taking it at bedtime may prevent falls and injuries. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Clonidine Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives), a very slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute), or unusually high or low blood pressure (severe headache, redness of the face, neck, and chest, dizziness, and fainting). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Clonidine and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following: unusual fatigue, dizziness, or tiredness, headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, insomnia, or a dry mouth (sucking on ice chips or sugarless hard candy may relieve this side effect). Clonidine Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, including : have any type of heart disease, have had a heart attack or a stroke, have liver disease, or have kidney disease.
Clonidine should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Clonidine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. Use alcohol cautiously. Alchol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Clonidine. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Clonidine except under the supervision of your doctor. Clonidine Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), acebutolol (Sectral), propranolol (Inderal), metoprolol (Lopressor), carvedilol (Coreg), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), or nadolol (Corgard), levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa, Sinemet), prazosin (Minipress), or verapamil (Verelan, Calan, Isoptin, Covera-HS), or a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor, doxepin (Sinequan), and others.Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Clonidine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Clonidine Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
drowsiness, lethargy, weakness, lightheadedness, a slow heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and possibly seizures. Clonidine Notes Do not share Clonidine with others. Clonidine Missed Dose If you miss an Clonidine dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Clonidine Storage Store Clonidine at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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