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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Clonidine  Clonidine has 45 Side Effects total
8 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Clonidine |
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This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
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Clonidine has 8 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Nightmares is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes - Raynaud's Phenomenon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clonidine |
Clonidine has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clonidine |
Clonidine Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Clonidine has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Clonidine has interactions of serious seriousness with 87 drug(s).
Clonidine has interactions of moderate seriousness with 76 drug(s).
Clonidine has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Clonidine has 11 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Clonidine.
Clonidine Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Relative Contraindications 
Depression is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Contraindication Warnings
Atrioventricular Block - Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Chronic Renal Failure - Long-Term Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Dry Eye is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Clonidine.
Sinus Bradycardia is a contraindication of Clonidine. |
Clonidine has 12 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Catapres 0.1 Mg Tab
Catapres 0.2 Mg Tab
Catapres 0.3 Mg Tab
Clonidine 0.1 Mg Tab
Clonidine 0.2 Mg Tab
Clonidine 0.3 Mg Tab
Clonidine Er 0.09 Mg/Ml Oral 24 Hr Susp
Clonidine Er 0.1 Mg 12 Hr Tab
Clonidine Er 0.17 Mg 24 Hr Tab
Kapvay 0.1 Mg 12 Hr Tab
Nexiclon Xr 0.09 Mg/Ml Oral 24 Hr Susp
Nexiclon Xr 0.17 Mg 24 Hr Tab
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Clonidine - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness/drowsiness, fainting, slow/irregular heartbeat, slow/shallow breathing, seizures.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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