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Side effect(s) of Clonidine


Review the side-effects of Clonidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, lethargy, sedation, sleeplessness, dizziness, impotence/sexual dysfunction, dry throat, constipation, tingling, nausea and vomiting.

   Body as a Whole
- Fever, uneasiness, weakness, pallor and withdrawal syndrome.

   Heart
- Congestive heart failure, stroke, slow/fast heart rate, chest pain, fainting, high blood pressure and palpitations.

   Central Nervous System
- Sudden severe confusion, mental depression, hallucinations, localized numbness, abnormal dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability and other behavioral changes.

   Skin
- Angioneurotic edema, rash, hives, itching, hair loss and pigmentation.

   Gastrointestinal
- Loss of appetite, salivary gland pain

   Genitourinary
- Difficulty in urination.

   Metabolic
- Breast enlargement in males and weight gain.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle or joint pain and leg cramps.

   Eye
- Blurred vision, decreased lacrimation and burning of eyes.

Other Precautions :

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Drug Name : Clonidine

Clonidine(Catapres Catapres-TTS) generic is an alpha agonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. By decreasing the level of certain chemicals in blood it lowers blood pressure.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Clonidine

India :


International :


Catapres Catapres-TTS, Jenloga
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