Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
417564 tn?1287982827

Clonidine Questions

I just spoke with Steven and there is someone he works with sending clonidine home for us.  I realize we should be under a dr.'s care but we aren't.  

1. Can we both take it?  
2. 1 per night, correct?  Could we 1/2 one tonight, would that help?
3. Is there a reason we should not use this?

Thanks
5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
I take it regularly to lower my blood pressure. One thing I have not heard on the forum is that if you quit taking clonidine suddenly it escalates your blood pressure dramatically, leading to possible stroke.  have been warned by my Dr. a few times Limbo
Helpful - 0
401095 tn?1351391770
yey....you can go to the drug store and check your pressures if u do not have a cuff....or run by his office and get your BP checked there...best to let him know what's going on...I am sure he would be ok with it if your BPs are ok
Helpful - 0
417564 tn?1287982827
From what Steven was told, the lady who has it is 45yrs.old with low blood pressure....why she said only 1 per night, I think normally the dose os higher....correct?
I will make a call to the dr.and check out what is said.
The sweats/chills are very bothersome as many of you know...this lady was given this coming off alot of morphine.  Apparently it will get rid of that.....
Helpful - 0
401095 tn?1351391770
low blood pressure wound be a reason not to use it...it is a medication designed to lower your blood pressure
Helpful - 0
182493 tn?1348052915
Prior to taking it you should really check your blood pressure. If you are not hypertensive or have high blood pressure due to opiate withdrawals, it can substancially lower your BP to dangerous levels. hence why you should really be under a MD's care before taking this.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

Top Addiction Answerers
495284 tn?1333894042
City of Dominatrix, MN
Avatar universal
phoenix, AZ
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.