Clonidine Question...

[lostsoul2]

Dr. prescribed Clonidine to ease w/d off hydro.  I'm already on day 3 clean, so do I really need it?  Should I take it?  The w/d symptoms aren't that horrible, more emotional than anything.  My question is does it help with cavings?  Is it ok to take if I am in charge of 3 young kids tonight?  Will I be able to function ok?

[lostsoul2]

I already have Klonipin, and he told me to take that too.  I told him I have to take care of kids and I can't sleep all day and night.  The Klonipin takes the edge off a little.  I take it minimally because I can't be a zombie.  So I don't think adding Clonidine is a good idea.  Tomorrow will be day 4, so I know the light is near anyway.  It's just these damn cravings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    When do they start to fall away?

[PromisedLand]

yeah, I can relate some stories about falling asleep on clonidine and benzos..once on a conference call at work..once while sitting in my living room at my desk at the computer.


Jim

[lostsoul2]

I know what you mean.  I am a little hesitant.  I don't really have the luxury of sleeping a lot extra, so I'm not sure it's a good idea.  I might take it before bed just to try it once, but I'm still not sure it's a good answer.  I wake up tomorrow into day 4.  If I feel like s***, maybe I'll try it, but til then, I don't think so after all I've read here and the research I've done.

[mr.lucky66]

I would say don't take it if you aren't that sick. I have detoxed several times with a combo of clonidine and benzos and it was pretty much a sleeping cure from dope or methadone. It works when done right but it's a balance and can be risky

[lostsoul2]

I was on 10-15 7.5/325 hydros per day.  Day 1 was rough, day 2 not great, today not great either, but tomorrow will start day 4.  I'm just concerned about being in charge of 3 young children alone if it makes me really sleepy.  My blood pressure was 122/84 at the Dr.'s office, so I am a little hesitant to lower it, but I will take it if it helps and doesn't cause any trouble.  I only plan on a few days, tops.  If at all.  The cravings suck more than anything.  Do they ever go away or will I feel like this forever?

[angel44240]

If you start experiencing the 'high blood pressure' feeling, I would take it, but minimal dosage.. you're that far already, so I doubt you'd have to take it longer than a day or two..
I was on the Catapres patch (Clonidine) for the first two days and it worked wonders! :D.. took away all of my w/d symptoms!

[Clamity2]

Congrats on the 3 days! You're over the worst (in my opinion). I would take the clonidine if you try for a hour or two and really can't get to sleep without it. Or you could take half. Dont be too hard on yourself, you are doing great!

[toxictome]

I don't have personal experience w/ clonidine, but if you're on day 3 I would just keep doing what you're doing.....good job!!!

[Geddy]

i am on day one AGAIN.  i have some clonidine as well, but my wd's havent kicked in just yet.  Its seems you're probably through the worst of it. if physically you're feeling ok, i dont see the need to take it.  How much were you taking and how were day 1 and 2???