The main types are: Drug-drug interaction
Both Clonidine and Tizanidine can cause sedation, which might affect the ability to perform skilled tasks (see 'Drugs and Driving' in Guidance on Prescribing )
While clonidine is not commonly thought of as a habit-forming substance, it is possible to become addicted to both clonidine and alcohol
These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose Although clonidine is not typically considered a habit-forming drug, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find yourself addicted to clonidine and alcohol
In extreme cases, people lose consciousness
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CloNIDine and ethanol may have
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Intake of alcohol with clonidine will make you feel even more dizzy or drowsy
Two types of alcohol-medication interactions exist: (1) pharmacokinetic interactions, in which alcohol interferes with the metabolism of the medication, and (2) pharmacodynamic interactions, in which alcohol enhances the A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with clonidine: 39 major drug interactions (109 brand and generic names) 323 moderate drug interactions Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions: CloNIDine and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure
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If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
Like all drugs, clonidine has some drug interactions
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications
You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur
Clonidine can be used to lower blood pressure and treat ADHD; however, it causes sedation, and tolerance can develop to its blood pressure-lowering effects
But CCBs, like diltiazem, can interact with alcohol in several additional ways