about clonidine

[ceecer]

Just found this group... Doc has me on clonidine .1 -- when I took this yesterday for first time, it packed a big punch, re dizziness/disorientation tho this did pass as day went on.  So today thought perhaps I would cut .1 in half and take twice a day...  still not much relief from my withdrawal from fr tubal, then morphine for major pain with bone issues.  Is there a .01 to
take?  Or will taking the .1 twice a day eventually be easier on me?  Stopping opiates became necessary when my intestinal
track became so messed up.  Never was told that withdrawal would be so disabling -- I'm 69...

[Dee1956]

Oh, I am so so sorry for your pain.  Cutting in half was a good idea.  You could ask your doctor if there is a smaller dose that he could prescribe.
I hope you feel better soon.  I am sure others will be a long soon.
Sometimes it take time to get an answer but you will get one :)

[jlannspr]

clonidine is originally for high blood pressure, and since the high bp causes a lot of the withdrawal symptoms (racing heart, sweats, etc) the Clonidine is suppose to lower your bp and help with these symptoms. It is possible your bp is dropping too low. Do you have a blood pressure cuff and have you talked to your doctor? You can go to a walgreens/walmart and have blood pressure taken as well.