Question 1

specifically what is the protocol for coming off tramadol ? i heard clonidine was an option ? clonidine-how much and for how long ? and benzos ?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol: Abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal. However the best way is to do a gradual dose reduction every 2 weeks. In my experience all patients have been successfully weaned off this way without the need of the medications you mentioned.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

is clonidine safe to use for an addict ?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Depends on indication, other medications, degree of blood pressure control needed.

Question 8

please describe the medication: clonidine?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension Med: Treats high blood pressure. A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Also treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Belongs to a class of drugs called antihypertensives.

Question 9

what are the effects of catapres (clonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Many: Potential side eff ects include: dry mouth, fatigue, constipation, headche, agitation and sexual dysfunction.

Question 10

what is experience with catapres (clonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Catapres (clonidine): Also called clonidine, is an antihypertensive medication, used in our field (psychiatry) for youngsters as substitute or add-on to medications used for treating attention deficit disorder, and also for conduct disorder with poor impulse control.

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Specifically what is the protocol for coming off tramadol ? i heard clonidine was an option ? clonidine-how much and for how long ? and benzos ?

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