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Clonidine is an addiction reducing agent which is a kind of psychiatric drug and a blood pressure drug which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Duraclon • Menograine • Dixarit • Catapres TTS • Nexiclon XR

Generic Drug

Clonidine

Side Effects

Common

Slow heart rate
Constipation
Throat pain
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Ear ache
Irritability
Nausea
Sleepiness
Drowsiness
Tremor
Confusion
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Nose bleeds
Fever
Headache
Nervousness
Premature ejaculation
Low blood pressure
Loss of strength
Bloody nose
Withdrawal symptoms
Agitation
Bad dreams
Low blood pressure on standing
Rash
Shaking hands or tremor
Sore throat

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Allergic reaction

Treats

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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