Clonidine
Generic Clonidine (clonidine hydrochloride) is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent used to treat hypertension.
| Package | Per pill | Savings | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 pills | $ 0.58 | $ 34.75 | ||
| 90 pills | $ 0.45 | $ 12.02 savings | $ 40.11 | |
| 120 pills | $ 0.40 | $ 22.10 savings | $ 47.40 | |
| 180 pills | $ 0.34 | $ 42.66 savings | $ 61.59 | |
| 270 pills | $ 0.29 | $ 78.49 savings | $ 77.89 |
Description
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
How To Take
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily at bedtime. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Precaution
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. You may experience symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, shaking, and headache. A rapid rise in blood pressure may also occur when the drug is suddenly stopped. The risk is greater if you have used this drug for a long time or in high doses, or if you are also taking a beta blocker (such as atenolol). There have also been rare reports of severe, possibly fatal reactions (such as stroke) from stopping this drug too quickly. Therefore, it is important that you do not run out of clonidine or miss any doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you are unable to take the medication (for example, due to vomiting). To prevent any reactions while you are stopping treatment with this drug, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Report any new or worsening symptoms immediately.
