What is clonidine and what does it treat? Clonidine is a non-stimulant prescription medication that is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and the amount of work the
Mechanism of Action Clonidine hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative that acts centrally on alpha-2 adrenergic as an agonist
How it works Clonidine may be used to treat high blood pressure and some other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Its exact mechanisms in treating ADHD are not fully understood, but one 2016 study found that the medication impacts receptors in areas of the prefrontal cortex
The usual dose is
Severe Side Effects
It is recommended to give Clonidine 90 minutes to 2 hours before the expected anxiety-inducing event
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About clonidine Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility If you develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, stop taking the medicine and check with your doctor as soon as possible
Many side effects of Catapres may go away after several doses
Clonidine was first used as a nasal decongestant and was found serendipitously to have blood pressure lowering effects
Clonidine Mechanism Of Action
It was originally developed as a nasal decongestant, but its main use has been as an anti-hypertensive agent
Apply the patch to a clean, dry, and intact skin area on your upper, outer arm or upper chest
It helps alleviate some of the symptoms of opioid withdrawal by binding to alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain
Exactly how Clonidine tablets are made by different companies, and different brands of the same medicine have different names (e
The dose will be shown on the medicine label
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It's mainly used to: prevent migraine or other similar types of headache
You may use a cover patch if the Catapres-TTS becomes loose or falls off before you have worn it for 7 days
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