What is Clonidine Prescribed for?

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Clonidine is sold under the brand name Catapres. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It works by decreasing the levels of specific chemicals in the blood stream.
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Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals
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It is usually prescribed for blood pressure management. Especially alcohol withdrawals as blood pressure can become dangerously high during the withdrawal period.
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I knew this drug as "catapres" and it was prescribed for my dad's (age 74) high blood pressure, but apparently it has other uses: (wikipedia quote): Clonidine is increasingly
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Clonidine (brand name Catapres) is prescribed for hypertension. It works in the brain to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. It can be used in conjunction with another anti-hypertensive
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No, clonidine cannot get you high. clonidine is a medication prescribed for people with high blood pressure. If you take it and don't have high blood pressure ...
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