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Clonidine as an anti-hypertensive---is it an ace inhibitor, arb, beta blocker? what class of medication is it in for hbp?
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Cental alpha agonist: Clonidine acts on the central Alpha receptors and lowers sympathetic tone which lowers heart rate and blood pressure. Clonidine is not a good long term medication due to numerous side effects and ideally has be used for short duration only.
Answered 10/22/2018
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So, is it better for someone with stage 2 hbp to take immediate release clonidine 0.1mg 2x daily or extended release clonidine 0.1 mg 2x daily?
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I have stage 2 level hbp. Why would i be prescribed clonidine er, 0.1 mg twice daily when this is also given to children? Is it enough for me?
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Hypertension: how long does it usually take for clonidine to have an effect on blood pressure? Days or weeks?
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Is clonidine typically used for very high blood pressure or can it be used for stage 1 hypertension, as well?
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Having hypertension sice last week for4 consecutive days of flactuating BP 168/112, then this last few days i got 185/125 bp. I took catapres (clonidine) n garlic?
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