Clonidine Treatment Report
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| 15 Patients currently take Clonidine | |
| 4 Patients stopped taking Clonidine | |
godblessthebeastinme
0.4 mg daily since Feb 24, 2007 | |
DannyD
575 mcg daily since Jan 31, 2008 | |
bluSCyes
0.2 mg daily since Mar 09, 2008 |
Brand Names:
Catapres-TTS
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.
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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Clonidine
| Other | |
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| Stiffness/spasticity | |
| Bladder problems | |
| High blood pressure | |
| Pain | |
| General health | |
| slow my disease's progress |
Patient Dosages
| 0 mcg daily | 0.255 mcg daily | 75 mcg daily | 82 mcg daily | 89 mcg daily | 139 mcg daily | 219 mcg daily | 275 mcg daily | 350 mcg daily | 425 mcg daily | 500 mcg daily | 575 mcg daily | N/A | ||
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Clonidine
Why Patients Stopped Taking Clonidine (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Doctor's advice | |
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| Did not seem to work | |
| Other | |
| Course of treatment ended |
How Long Patients Took Clonidine Before Stopping
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