I agree with uberadtx-it was a savior for me when I went through w/d's.I got it as it was recommended to me by people on forum. Really made a difference. Best of luck to you!!
Clonidine is a beta blocker and traditionally used to treat cardiac patients. However, its also prescribed to opiate addicts going through withdrawal to ease the discomfort. It lowers the blood pressure significantly for people in withdrawal. Part of the reason its prescribed is that most addicts experience nausea, muscle pain and anxiety in withdrawal. The beta blocker eases heart rate and stabilizes the fluctuating blood pressure to keep the body on an even keel. Its a most surprising, effective med to treat opiate addicts and when taken correctly, it can make the withdrawal symptoms more tolerable. Its usually given a good dose and tapered over a period of days. Ocassionally a very low dose of valium is used and tapered with it accordingly.