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Form med? i took a clonidine for anxiety(prescribed as needed) haven't taken for months, took one today, hour later have dry mouth i have taken before

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

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Side Effect : Dry mouth is a very common side effect of clonidine.

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Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

Form med? i took a clonidine for anxiety(prescribed as needed) haven't taken for months, took one today, hour later have dry mouth i have taken before

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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