What is Clonidine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ClonidineBrand:
Clonidine is used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and for continuous epidural administration as with opiates for treatment of cancer pain in patients tolerant to or unresponsive to intraspinal opiates.
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How do members experience Clonidine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 129 | 44 | |
| Insomnia | 93 | 40 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 80 | 34 | |
| Tourette syndrome | 33 | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 28 | 17 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 12 | |
| Fatigue | 9 | |
| Drowsiness | 7 | |
| Dizziness | 4 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 4 | |
| Sleepiness | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 15 | |
| Moderate | 45 | |
| Mild | 44 | |
| None | 102 |
Member evaluations
woofhound
evaluated on Dec 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Slight
- Side effects: None
IlliniMS
evaluated on Mar 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Slight
- Side effects: None
shell052169
evaluated on Sep 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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