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I've taken .1mg clonidine 2x/day one week, all week head felt heavy, vision blurry, tapering off it. is reduced cerebral blood flow permanent effect?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Clonidine: Clonidine has lots of side effects and those aren't unusual and it doesn't mean you had decreased cerebral blood flow. Discuss with your Doc, there are lots of BP choices.

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Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

I've taken .1mg clonidine 2x/day one week, all week head felt heavy, vision blurry, tapering off it. is reduced cerebral blood flow permanent effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Robinson and 3 doctors agreed

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