However, alpha-2 agonists, such as clonidine, are generally Jan 1, 2019 Find out how clonidine treats high blood pressure and hot flushes, how it prevents migraines and how to take it
For preventing migraines or similar types of headaches, or for treating menopausal hot flushes or sweats, the usual dose for adults is 50 micrograms to 75 micrograms twice
Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, tiredness, stuffy nose, dry mouth, or constipation may occur
headache anxiety or agitation blurry vision weakness fainting sleep problems such as vivid dreams or insomnia (trouble sleeping) dry mouth * dizziness drowsiness or
Clonidine is used to treat hypertension ( high blood pressure )
Botox has been approved since 2010 in the United States for treating chronic migraines in people aged 18 and over
Ad Hoc Committee on the Classification of Headache of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
Blood pressure medication propranolol was the first preventive drug approved for the treatment of migraine headaches over 50 years ago
So my doctor thought it was unlikely to be the cause but wouldn't rule it out because of the timing
Clonidine is indicated for hypertension, hypertensive crisis, prevention of migraine or recurrent vascular headaches, and menopausal flushing
If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
General feelings of weakness, fatigue, dry mouth, nervousness, and headache
Side Effects
It helps to relax and widen blood vessels in the heart so blood can pass
It was supposed to help with the dizziness
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Headaches are a common problem, world-wide
restless leg syndrome, and prophylaxis of vascular migraine headaches
These side effects do not usually last long and there are things you can do to help cope with them: Feeling sleepy, tired and weak
In case of overdose, please call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222
Most side effects, however, happen after one or more doses have been taken, including dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, and some serious side effects such as heart block
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25 mg/kg/h is maintained for 6 hours to assess for side effects before further dose AUD has an estimated 12-month and lifetime prevalence of 13
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