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I'm on clonidine for menopause insomnia. i was sleeping an hour at a time and waking up gasping and hot. it caused high anxiety. my dose is 0.05 am and pm. it has been 2 days and in doze all day. should it be lowered? or taken only at night?
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Yes, you should try at bed time only.
Answered 9/18/2022
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Not at all sure that your medication is safe, as the comment "waking up gasping" raises the specter of "Sleep Apnea". Contact your doctor ASAP, and discuss your medication intolerance issues. It may be necessary to find an alternative therapy.
Answered 9/18/2022
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