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Brand Names: Catapres-TTS, Duraclon

What is Clonidine? Clonidine is a direct-acting adrenergic agonist prescribed historically as an anti-hypertensive agent. It has found new uses, including treatment of some types of neuropathic pain, opioid detoxification, sleep hyperhydrosis, and, off-label, to counter the side effects of stimulant medications. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

17 patients in the community are taking or have taken Clonidine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 8 47%
General health 2 11%
Bladder problems 2 11%
High blood pressure 1 5%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 5%
Pain 1 5%
Hypertension 1 5%
Support another treatment 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Clonidine.

  0.1 mg As needed 0.2 mg As needed 0.04 mg Daily 0.06 mg Daily 0.2 mg Daily 0.255 mcg Daily 0.3 mg Daily 0.4 mg Daily 1 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Clonidine or how long patients were taking Clonidine before stopping.

Currently taking Clonidine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
1
3
1
2

Stopped taking Clonidine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Clonidine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 50% Doctor's advice: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%


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