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Please describe the medication: clonidine?

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Hypertension Med: Treats high blood pressure. A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Also treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Belongs to a class of drugs called antihypertensives.

Answered 2/24/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Clonidine: is an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist used in the management of mild to moderate hypertension and as an analgesic in the management of sympathetically maintained pain.

Answered 6/9/2015

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