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I have been taking up to 3 7.5 lortab a day for about 10 years, I decided last week my life was going downward, so I have been cold turkey..its been six days...I have an appointment tomorrow with my back doctor...I've been reading posts and people have been suggesting clonidine to help w/ withdrawals...is this something I should suggest?
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Well, fortunately you dose of Lortab was not very high and you are already six days clean, so most likely the worst is behind you.  Clonidine is a centrally acting alpha receptor agonist, which simply put, means that it reduces blood pressure, heart rate, and other sympathetically regulated functions.  It has been found to be useful during withdrawal, but only your physician will be able to tell if you actually need it.  It will depend on you vital signs and general condition; he may also want to give you something for sleep or anxiety as well.  Good luck and let me know how it goes..
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