Question 1

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 2

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 3

is a clonidine overdose lifethreatning?

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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 4

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 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

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 7

how much could 0.6 of clonidine do?

Accepted Answer

That's a big dose: 0.6mg is a very big dose of clonidine. That is above the common recommended dose!

Question 8

what is a clonidine suppression test?

Accepted Answer

Old test: Previous to MRI and good chemical test to measure catecholamine levels, the Clonidine suppression test was done to look for a rare tumor called pheochomocytoma. Pheochromocytomas release catecholamines like Epinephrine that raise heart rate and bp. The Clonidine test  blood levels of catecholamines measured before and after giving clonidine. If there was no change, that was positive for pheo.

Question 9

can i use clonidine while on methadone??

Accepted Answer

Yes. Low doses: Increased sedation and decreased breathing are possible complications.  Use low doses

Question 10

does  clonidine show up  on a  drug test?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Clonidine is not a controlled substance and is generally not tested for on a routine drug screen.  A similar sounding medication called Klonopin, (clonazepam) however, is a controlled substance (benzodiazepine) whose class of medication is part of a routine drug screen.

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