Clonidine

If you are suffering from hypertension, Clonidine is a drug that may be able to help you. Clonidine hcl is a kind of adrenergic drug. Originally it was used for the purpose of treating hypertension, however it is more and more frequently being used for a variety of other uses, such as for treating insomnia, menopausal symptoms, opioid detoxification, neuropathic pain, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), Tourette syndrome or sleep hyperhydrosis. Still, the primary use for Clonidine is to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The reason that it is capable of being used to treat so many other conditions is that unlike many types of blood pressure medication, the drug Clonidine acts on the alpha adrenergic type receptors in the brain, which then affects the blood vessels throughout the body and lowers blood pressure indirectly.

The forms in which Clonidine high blood pressure treatment can be found are tablets, transdermal patches, or epidural injections. Clonidine and opioid withdrawal: in cases of opiate withdrawal Clonidine is often used to help relieve the withdrawal symptoms. Clonidine 0.1 mg is useful in lessening the hypertension and tachycardia that can be experienced when withdrawal begins, and also is helpful in its sedative effects and its ability to take away the hot / cold flashes and sweating that occur during this time. Clonidine 0.1 mg for detox is a typical dosage.

The American College of Cardiology will tell you that the heart rate is lowered by Clonidine, and other Clonidine side effects include lowered blood pressure, dry mouth and fatigue. The dry mouth that commonly arises when on Clonidine can be overcome by sucking on hard candy or ice chips, or by drinking water. When taking Clonidine children should be closely monitored in case there is any kind of complication from the drug. In cases where a person taking Clonidine becomes highly depressed or where the heartrate is affected in an unusual way, medical assistance should immediately be sought out and the condition reported.

Never buy drugs such as Loperamide, Catapres or Clonidine without a prescription; these kinds of drugs which act on the central nervous system are not only addictive, they have a strong affect on the physical body which can give rise to long term health problems if the drugs are overused. Always remember that you should only take these kinds of prescription drugs in accordance with the directions of a doctor that knows your personal case.