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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

Catapres • Dixarit • Menograine • Catapres TTS • Nexiclon XR

Generic Drug

Clonidine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Allergic reaction

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