Clonidine is considered an antihypertensive drug. This means that Clonidine hcl is used to relax blood vessels which is important when treating people who have high blood pressure.

There are Clonidine side effects that all users of this medication should be aware of and be watchful for should they encounter them. Some of the side effects include such issues as swelling of feet or legs, trembling, anxiety, pain or difficulty passing urine, increased sweating, unusual tiredness, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, fainting spells, chest pain, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, heart palpitations, and shakiness. The above side effects can come on if you stop taking the medication without supervision. You should not stop taking this drug without your doctor’s approval.

Other less severe side effects that you may encounter include constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, decreased sexual desire or ability, and insomnia.

There are many good information pages on the Internet about this drug and how it used. You can do a search for just about any topic and get information on that topic. You can, for example, search for catapres Clonidine without a prescription; or you may need to search for Clonidine for children. Another search that may interest you about this medication might be Clonidine + high blood pressure treatment. And yet another might be Clonidine + American College of Cardiology.

The Clonidine 0.1 mg dose is the norm but only your doctor can tell you exactly what dose is right for you. You should follow his or her advice.

You will want to discuss with your doctor subjects such as Loperamide and Clonidine. You may also need to talk to him or her about Clonidine and opioid withdrawal if that pertains to you. Opiate withdrawal and Clonidine issues must be handled carefully. Your doctor can tell you more about Clonidine 0.1 mg for detox as well as much more about the general nature of the drug Clonidine.

Make sure you tell your doctor about any problems with your heart. Clonidine has drug interactions that he or she must know about should you be taking any other medications at the time of your prescription. You may also want to discuss the Clonidine derivatization issues that might apply to you.

As with all drugs of this nature, if you have any questions at all, you should ask your doctor before you begin the medication. You can find literature about this medication online as well.