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A member asked:

My 7yr old takes clonodine .3 for sleeping issues. he been on it for a year and half. is it habit forming or easy to get him off when ready.

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Dr. Joseph Cohen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe: Any sleep inducing substance use regularly will change the natural ability to fall asleep on your own once the substance is stopped. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned she's been on for too long.

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Answered 5/17/2015

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