Clonidine Hcl

Clonidine Hcl Clonidine-Oral Clonidine relaxes and expands (dilates) blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

ALTERNATE NAMES Catapres

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clonidine Hcl Catapres Uses Clonidine relaxes and expands (dilates) blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose Accidental overdose of clonidine is an increasing cause of poisoning in children 3 and under. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed heartbeat, weakness, sleepiness, vomiting, and constricted pupils. Photos CLONIDINE HCL CLONIDINE HCL How To Use Take Clonidine Hcl exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Do not stop taking Clonidine Hcl without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when Clonidine Hcl is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Tablets may be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation. It is important to continue taking Clonidine Hcl even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Side Effects Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion and dry eyes may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Inform your doctor if you develop: chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating, skin rash, swelling of the hands or feet, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions, especially: heart or circulatory problems, depression. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor about your blood pressure medications. Limit intake of alcohol. Clonidine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Clonidine Hcl is excreted into breast milk. Though, to date, no problems been found in nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: cough-and-cold products, beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, timolol), drugs used for depression (e.g., amitriptyline, imipramine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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