Brand Name: Catapres®, Duraclon®
Clonidine Information
is a drug that blocks signals in the brain controlling heart rate and blood
pressure. It is used to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. It is available alone in oral tablets,
skin patches (Catapres®-TTS), and in a form for intravenous (iv) injection; and in an
oral combination product. is used with narcotics to treat severe pain and as an adjunct to alcohol withdrawal, narcotic detoxification, and
quitting smoking.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
 May be Beneficial: Supportive
interaction—Taking these supplements may support or otherwise help your medication
work better. |
DHEA*
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Clonidine Interactions with Dietary Supplements
DHEA
DHEA supplementation (50 mg per day) has been shown to restore the response of beta-endorphin
(a brain chemical involved in pain and pleasure sensations) to clonidine.1
Clonidine Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
may intensify these effects, increasing the risk of accidental injury.2
To avoid problems, people taking clonidine should avoid alcohol.
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Review Date: 3/30/2007
Medication: Clonidine -  - Below Average
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Less than 1 month
Strength: X 2 times per day
Side Effects: Anxiety, Dizziness, Rapid Heartbeat
Other Products Taken: Hyzaar furosemide
Clonidine is making me sick.
Hazel Latney
MD, USA
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Review Date: 4/11/2007
Medication: Clonidine -  - I Love It
Medication Type: Brand Name
Length Taken: Between 6 and 12 months
Strength: .5 mg X 2 times per day
Side Effects: None
Other Products Taken: Norvasc, Hydrochlorot, Potassium Chloride, Claritin
Clonidine has worked well. I wish I had started taking this earlier to have prevented my stroke.
Cheryl
VA
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Review Date: 5/6/2007
Medication: clonidine 0.1 -  - Stay Far Away
Medication Type: Brand Name
Length Taken: More than 1 month but less than 3 months
Strength: 0.1 mg X 2 times per day
Side Effects: Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Gave Me Hives, Upset Stomach / Diarreha, Loss of Energy, Increased Irritability, Weight Gain, Made Me Nauseous
Other Products Taken: Diovan HCT, and Atenolol
I have had a severe allergic reaction to taking this product by tablet and the Catapres-TTS 2. It also is responsible nausea and being very drowsy but very restless sleep. If I could have rated it 0, I would have.
Anonymous
Ohio
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Review Date: 7/25/2007
Medication: Catapres TTS 3 Patches - - Stay Far Away
Medication Type: Brand Name
Length Taken: More than 1 year
Strength: X 0 times per day
Side Effects: Anxiety, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Dry Skin, Gave Me A Rash, Upset Stomach / Diarreha, Loss of Sleep, Increased Irritability, Weight Gain
Other Products Taken: Atenelol, Cartia, Synthroid and Bumex
I started taking clonidine in pill form 2 times a day. It made me so sleepy that I could not drive or even work for 1-2 hours immediately after I would take the medication. Just knocked me right out. The doctor switched me to the patches which work much better and do not cause the immediate drowsiness. I have had other various side effects however, which are a problem. Extreme and constant thirst, frequent urination even during the night, dry mouth/throat, cracked lips, and the worst that is restless sleep all the time. Now that I have read other people's reactions, I also wonder if this has caused me to gain weight, be more irritibale and trouble losing weight as well. I am in the process of trying to get my doctor to switch me to another medication because the problem sleeping has really become a problem. I also get very drowsy on my long commute home from work that has almost caused me to have numerous car accidents when I fall asleep at the wheel.
Anonymous
Miami, FL USA
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Review Date: 3/17/2008
Medication: Clonidine - - Stay Far Away
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Less than 1 month
Strength: X 1 times per day
Side Effects: Dizziness
Other Products Taken:
I was given this medication when I went to the emergency room for numbness in my hand and part of my face. They were releasing me and gave me a Clonidine pill. When the pill kicked in it dropped my heart rate and pressure so low it stopped my heart. Thank God my heart started on its own within 3 seconds. All I can say is I never want to have that pill again.
Billy Esquibel
Menifee, CA USA
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Review Date: 6/19/2008
Medication: Clonidine - - Stay Far Away
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Less than 1 month
Strength: 1-1/2 mg X 1 times per day
Other Products Taken: no
My daughter was given this medication to help her fall asleep. That worked well at first, but then she kept getting up all through the night. For the last two nights, she has fallen asleep quickly, then awakened frightfully. She was so anxious that she couldn't fall back asleep for 1.5 - 2 hours both nights. She wanted the lights on, her door open, and flashlights! It has been awful! Then add to that the severe stomach pain and you have a recipe for drama!
Esmeralda
Oklahoma USA
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Review Date: 9/20/2008
Medication: Clonidine - - Stay Far Away
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Less than 1 month
Strength: 0.1 mg X 2 times per day
Side Effects: High Blood Pressure, Gave Me Gas or Made Me Bloated, Loss of Sleep, Loss of Energy, Loss of Sex Drive
Other Products Taken: synthroid 112 mg
I started taking this medication for mild blood pressure. I used the patch for a week. It gave me severe rash. I switch to pills, 2 times a day. I gained weight, insomnia, muscle joint pain, consipation, and no sex drive. I am changing to another medication due to the side effects.
Anonymous
Florida USA
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