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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Clonidine is a medicine that is meant to lower the patient's blood pressure. It achieves its purpose as it decreases the levels in which certain chemicals are found in the patient's blood. In this way, the veins and arteries are allowed to widen, enabling the heart to beat regularly.
Clonidine is normally used in the treatment of hypertension. But Clonidine can also be used for other purposes that have not been mentioned here.
This drug ought to be taken in on a regular basis. You should refrain from stopping your treatment without your personal physician's consent because this may lead to some of the following medical conditions:
Dangerously high blood pressure
Anxiety
Nervousness
A treatment with Clonidine could induce drowsiness or dizziness therefore caution is needed if the patient has to operate complicated machinery or to perform dangerous activities. During the patient's treatment with Clonidine he or she should refrain from taking in alcohol, pain relievers, antihistamines, sleeping pills or any other medicines without his or her doctor's approval.
You might not be allowed to follow a treatment with Clonidine if you are suffering from any of the next disorders:
Heart disease (heart attack)
Stroke
Kidney disease
Liver disease
If you are suffering from any of the ailments that have been mentioned here you might be told by your doctor not to start a treatment with Clonidine or he (or she) might want to adjust your dosage of the drug or to monitor your body's reaction to the treatment.
Clonidine is a Category C FDA pregnancy drug, meaning that it has not been established whether a treatment with it could harm pregnant women, nor is it known whether it can lead to unwanted birth defects. During the pregnancy's third trimester a treatment with Clonidine should be avoided. If you are pregnant or are planning to be so soon, you should consult with your doctor before starting a treatment with this drug. If you are breastfeeding an infant you should not start taking this medicine without consulting it with your physician.
Lower dosages are usually needed for patients over 60.
Follow the instructions that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Clonidine Sanis Health. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. You should accompany each and every dose of Clonidine that you take with a glass of water. It is recommended that you take the drug before bed time. Do not stop your treatment with Clonidine without your doctor's consent.
Ask your doctor to calculate the dose of Clonidine that suits you best. The correct dosage varies from one person to another, as it depends on a couple of factors.
Overdose of Clonidine usually leads to the next symptoms:
Drowsiness
Weakness
Lethargy
Slower heart rate
Lightheadedness
Vomiting
Nausea
Seizures
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here, you are in need of medical attention.
Clonidine should be taken in or on a regular basis. If you are following a treatment with Clonidine Sanis Health, try not to miss any of your doses. If you happen to miss one take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. You should not take in a double dose of this drug unless you are instructed by your physician to do so.
Taking Clonidine may result in some of these side effects:
Difficulty while breathing
Throat closing
Hives
Swelling of the tongue, face or lips
Slow hear rate
Abnormal low or high blood pressure (headache, fainting, redness of the neck, face and chest, sometimes dizziness)
If you are experiencing these side effects stop your treatment and inform your physician.
Clonidine can also induce other side effects (more common and less serious) such as:
Abnormal fatigue, tiredness or dizziness
Diarrhea
Headache
Constipation, vomiting and nausea
Dry mouth
Insomnia
These mild side effects shouldn't stop you from continuing with your treatment. However, you should inform your doctor at once.
Other side effects may also occur when you take Clonidine Sanis Health. Inform your physician immediately if you experience anything unusual while taking this drug.
Clonidine is known to cause drowsiness. Taking in alcohol, antidepressants, sedatives, antihistamines, pain relievers, drugs for anxiety or muscle relaxants could increase this side effect of Clonidine Sanis Health. Avoid taking them during your treatment with Clonidine Sanis Health.
Clonidine may interact with some of these drugs so it is best that you avoid taking them during your treatment with this drug:
Beta blockers
Prazosin
Levodopa
Tricyclic antidepressant
Verapamil
There are other drugs which may also interact with Clonidine Sanis Health. Inform your physician if you are taking any other drugs except Clonidine Sanis Health.
Price | |
Apo-Clonidine 0.025 mg Tablet | 0.16 USD |
Apo-Clonidine 0.1 mg Tablet | 0.18 USD |
Apo-Clonidine 0.2 mg Tablet | 0.33 USD |
Catapres 0.1 mg tablet | 0.19 USD |
Catapres 0.2 mg tablet | 0.35 USD |
Catapres 0.3 mg tablet | 2.98 USD |
Catapres-TTS-1 4 0.1 mg/24hr Patches Box | 141.08 USD |
Catapres-TTS-2 4 0.2 mg/24hr Patches Box | 236.75 USD |
Catapres-TTS-3 4 0.3 mg/24hr Patches Box | 328.42 USD |
Catapres-tts 1 patch | 21.18 USD |
Catapres-tts 2 patch | 39.23 USD |
Catapres-tts 3 patch | 78.95 USD |
CloNIDine HCl 4 0.1 mg/24hr Patches Box | 119.84 USD |
CloNIDine HCl 4 0.2 mg/24hr Patches Box | 201.75 USD |
CloNIDine HCl 4 0.3 mg/24hr Patches Box | 279.9 USD |
Clonidine 0.1 mg/day patch | 28.81 USD |
Clonidine 0.2 mg/day patch | 48.5 USD |
Clonidine 0.3 mg/day patch | 67.28 USD |
Clonidine 1000 mcg/10 ml vial | 5.04 USD |
Clonidine 5000 mcg/10 ml vial | 21.0 USD |
Clonidine hcl 0.1 mg tablet | 0.24 USD |
Clonidine hcl 0.2 mg tablet | 0.35 USD |
Clonidine hcl 0.3 mg tablet | 0.5 USD |
Clonidine hcl powder | 53.09 USD |
Dixarit 0.025 mg Tablet | 0.28 USD |
Duraclon 0.1 mg/ml vial | 14.4 USD |
Duraclon 500 mcg/ml vial | 47.4 USD |
Injectable; Injection; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.1 mg / ml | |
Injectable; Injection; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.5 mg / ml | |
Novo-Clonidine 0.025 mg Tablet | 0.16 USD |
Novo-Clonidine 0.1 mg Tablet | 0.18 USD |
Novo-Clonidine 0.2 mg Tablet | 0.33 USD |
Nu-Clonidine 0.1 mg Tablet | 0.18 USD |
Nu-Clonidine 0.2 mg Tablet | 0.33 USD |
Tablets; Oral; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.025 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.1 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.15 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.2 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.3 mg |
Depending on the reaction of the Clonidine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Clonidine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Clonidine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology