Get Informed: Clonidine
Active Ingredient(s)
Clonidine
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It works by promoting the relaxation of blood vessels which then reduces blood pressure.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 4:17 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Clonidine
- Catapres
- Catapres-TTS
- Dixarit
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 03 Sep 1974
- Est US Patients*
- 930,500
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Clonidine or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Clonidine
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Clonidine during the past year.
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What is Clonidine used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 6,200 patients that use Clonidine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 83% | 
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| Hot Flashes | 9% |
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| Insomnia | 9% | 
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| Attention Deficit Disorder | 2% | 
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| Restless Leg Syndrome | 2% |
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| Spectrum Disorder | 2% |
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| Tics/Tourettes Syndrome | 2% | 
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How well does Clonidine work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,200 users taking Clonidine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 78%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Clonidine outweigh the bad things.
- 12%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Clonidine.
Common Side Effects of Clonidine
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,200 users taking Clonidine (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
49% of patients experience side-effects on Clonidine
2% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Clonidine
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
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Dryness
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Dizziness
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Fatigue
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Grogginess/Confusion
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Itch/Rash
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Headache, Postural Hypotension, Slow Heart Rate, Weakness
Global Patient Feedback for Clonidine ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I last only two weeks ,my heart started to skip ,and my heart rate was 38 per minute ,very sudden!!! thanks to this program with iGUARD send me a report ,it still in my system but iam ALIVE!!!
62 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-15 21:19:20
Question/Comment:
chest pain is a side effect of clonidine does it last? is it a problem?
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-13 08:09:50
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Chest pain is not a reported side effect of clonidine. You need to make an appointment with your physician as soon as possible to find the underlying cause of your chest pain.
Posted: 2010-02-16 20:38:09
Question/Comment:
I had been on clodine in the pass an it did make my mouth very dry, and very sleepy. I could not stay awake so I had to stop taking it while I was in a class and at church. It really knocked me out. I did not like that about it and it was to help me with my hot flashes. It did help keep my blood pressure down. But when I got sick with a blood clot I had to get off of it, my blood pressure stayed to low.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-14 14:38:25
Question/Comment:
I was on Diovan 320 mg and Clonidine .1 mg (2 times daily the Clonidine). Now I was converted to.1 Clonidine, 3 times daily. Am experiencing an ELEVATED BP and vivid nightmares, I can recall by details the next morning. Also a heaviness in my chest and a shaky feeling all over, which is resolved with 5 mg VALIUM. I have no idea what is going on. But the anxiety is tremendous. Monitor BP FAITHFULLY, twice daily, and fax to my PCP. Am on homehealth. Will await their arrival tomorrow. Anyone have this experience? distantwings4747@aol.com
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-11 07:01:35
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Elevated blood pressure is a serious condition and should be evaluated right away. In addition the heaviness in your chest and shakiness are very concerning and could be very serious. You need to be in immediate contact with your doctor and seek medical attention to be evaluated.
Posted: 2009-11-12 21:38:41
Question/Comment:
My daughter is almost 11 & has been taking Clonidine (in the p.m. & Zoloft in the a.m.) for about a year. She takes the Zoloft for depression/anxiety, & the Clonidine to help her fall asleep & stay asleep. She has experienced a MAJOR weight gain within the last year though. Is this coincidence or has anyone else had issues with weight gain while on this medication?
10 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-26 00:25:50
Answer/Reply:
Zoloft greatly increases insulin resistance, causing weight gain
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-14 10:21:38
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