South Portland, ME
A 44-year-old male asked:
Is clonidine safe to use for an addict ?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Likely: Depends on indication, other medications, degree of blood pressure control needed.
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Dr. Marni Friedmananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Can be prescribed: Clonidine helps with some of the physical symptoms of opiate withdrawal, so it is sometimes prescribed to addicts trying to get clean.
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Getting Clean: Yes, under the supervision of a physician and detox program to safely help a patient get clean and through the risk of seizures during withdrawal. It is not safe to take without supervision or prescription.
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Last updated Oct 23, 2017
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