Clonidine

How should you use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this drug in children. Special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions-skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Low blood pressure-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
Slow heartbeat-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Constipation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
Fatigue

What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:

MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate This medication may also interact with the following:
Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures like phenobarbital
Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
Prescription pain medications