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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?
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It's not: 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.
Answered 10/22/2022
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Bradycardia: Yes, Clonidine can cause the heart rate to slow. It is an Alpha agonist, not a beta blocker.
Answered 10/22/2022
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Yes...and No.: Clonidine's central nervous system effects reduce the release of stress substances thereby lowering BP and mildly slowing ones heart rate. There a re two potential mechanisms for these effects, one of which is alpha2 receptor stimulation. It is not a beta blocker.
Answered 11/18/2017
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Clonidine is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a class of medications called alpha-2 receptor agonists that can be used to lower blood pressure. Clonidine may cause a person’s heart rate to slow down.
Answered 10/22/2022
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