Question 1

what is the definition or description of: clonidine overdose?

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Clonidine overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. A Clonidine overdose can cause: " high blood pressure, slow heart rate, fainting,shivering, difficulty breathing, tiredness, sSlurred speech,Cold, pale skin, weakness, constricted pupils, sinus bradycardia (common in child overdose), drowsiness, coma"   REF:  http://www.projectknow.com/research/clonidine-overdose/

Question 2

is a clonidine overdose lifethreatning?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Clonidine lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, and decreases breathing, so overdose can be potentially fatal. All overdoses of any medications should be evaluated by a medical professional, and if the overdose was taken on purpose, also by a mental health professional. Overdoses may require treatment in the er to pump the stomach or to reverse effects of meds already absorbed.

Question 3

what is the treatment for clonidine overdose?

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EMERGENCY ROOM: Adults
 naloxone
        initial
            no respiratory depression: 0.1 to 0.4 mg IV or im
            respiratory depression: 1 to 2 mg IV or im
        next, if no response or incomplete response
            give 2 mg IV or im every 3-5 minutes to a total of 10-20 mg
    Atropine 0.5 to 1 mg iv
    Dopamine 5-20 mcg/kg/minute
        start low and titrate for effect.

Question 4

what are signs and symptoms of a clonidine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Rate and bp: The most common side effects are low blood pressure and slow heart rate. Fatigue is also a common side effect. As a result of low pulse and low pressure the pt usually feels dizzy and may pass out.

Question 5

i would like to know why naloxone is effective in the treatment of a clonidine overdose. by what mechanism does this treatment work?

Accepted Answer

No: Naloxone is only effective for narcotic/opioids class of medications reversing overdoses

Question 6

could 100mg tramadol .1mg clonidine and 50 mg amitripyline cause serotonin toxicity and death ?

Accepted Answer

TramadolAmitriptylin: The reported prevalence of serotonin syndrome is unknown possibly because of underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. However, it is a potentially life-threatening condition with symptoms that can appear from 30 minutes to 48 hours after a new serotonergic medication is taken. Any drug or combinations of drugs that induce an excess of 5-ht can cause serotonin syndrome.
Rec.: talk to your treating doctor.

Question 7

can overdosing on clonidine kill you with blood pressure changes?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Clonidine  over dose can cause very low blood pressure and heart rate.  If very low blood pressure persists and is not treated in a timely manner it can lead to shock and death.

Question 8

can i get clonidine online?

Accepted Answer

With prescription.: With a legal prescription written by a licensed prescriber, you may be able to order Clonidine from an on-line pharmacy. I know there are people who order medications from off-shore internet pharmacies, but i would so discourage this. I have seen people who have missed the mark by self-prescribing, and it can be dangerous. It's challenging enough with proper training. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Question 9

should i take clonidine at night?

Accepted Answer

Clonidine: We often recommend taking Clonidine at night so that the fatigue commonly caused by it is less during the daytime and the Clonidine can help sleep.

Question 10

can i take clonidine with suboxt?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Clonidine is sometimes used for some symptoms management of opiod withdrawl although using the combination can be tricky. Clonidine should be avoided in case of low BP, kidney injury, pregnancy, psychosis.

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