Question 1

Is taking clonidine alone prudent for nervous system hypertension? should i ask doc about adding in beta-blocker, alpha-1blocker?

Accepted Answer

or taking them away (pseudoephedrine)? Clonidine is a pre-synaptic alpha agonist that is used on occasion. I would be concerned about what might occur should you miss a dose (rebound hypertension that is worse than the 
baseline BP elevation you have prior to starting this additional medication). How would you do, I'm wondering, on no medication (ask your doctor about trying with close monitoring)

Question 2

Clonidine as an anti-hypertensive---is it an ace inhibitor, arb, beta blocker? what class of medication is it in for hbp?

Accepted Answer

Clonidine acts on the central Alpha receptors and lowers sympathetic tone which lowers heart rate and blood pressure. Clonidine is not a good long term medication due to numerous side effects and ideally has be used for short duration only.

Question 3

Generally, how potent is clonidine when compared to other hypertensive medications, such as beta blockers and ace inhibitors? or, is it so individual?

Accepted Answer

Current 1st line medication for hypertension or high blood pressure is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) like hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) unless you have a compelling reason eg diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, etc for something else. Clonidine is far down list. It works but all BP meds work. Down side of Clonidine is rebound hypertension if you forget to take dose. Some find it sedating. Potency depends upon dose.

Question 4

Does clonidine 0.1 mg., as a blood pressure prescription, have the effect of slightly slowing the heart beat/rate? is it a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

Clonidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 stimulator (what we call an agonist). It works on the feedback loop for adrenaline responsive nerves, and rather effectively. ~4% of people will experience bradycardia with it.

Question 5

Can i get clonidine online?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Should i take clonidine at night?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Can i take clonidine with suboxt?

Accepted Answer

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 8

Is clonidine safe to use for an addict ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is experience with catapres (clonidine)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

My friend just took 11 0.1 clonidine pills. is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The question you better ask is WHY?
He/she may need plenty of help

Is clonidine a beta blocker

Is taking clonidine alone prudent for nervous system hypertension? should i ask doc about adding in beta-blocker, alpha-1blocker?

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Clonidine as an anti-hypertensive---is it an ace inhibitor, arb, beta blocker? what class of medication is it in for hbp?

Generally, how potent is clonidine when compared to other hypertensive medications, such as beta blockers and ace inhibitors? or, is it so individual?

Does clonidine 0.1 mg., as a blood pressure prescription, have the effect of slightly slowing the heart beat/rate? is it a beta blocker?

Can i get clonidine online?

Should i take clonidine at night?

Can i take clonidine with suboxt?

Is clonidine safe to use for an addict ?

What is experience with catapres (clonidine)?

My friend just took 11 0.1 clonidine pills. is that dangerous?

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