Clonidine and detox
Common Questions and Answers about Clonidine and detox
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ve done two c/t detoxes and the second one I used clonidine. Even though my opiate usage was double the strength and length than the first detox, my second detox was way easier and I attribute this to the clonidine. I didn't even vomit. I took it quite often and I monitored my BP at home because I naturally have low blood pressure. I took it for 2-3 weeks, I can't remember. I'll take it again when I taper after detox.
Chevy is right though-
gotta change that addict behaviour.
Does any1 knw how long you usually have to stay on clonidine after getting off opiates? And am I still considered in detox even tho its bn twelve days?
My doctor tried all the drugs you see on TV and in the end I am taking 10mg oxy 3 times a day and .1mg of clonidine 4 times a day. I have tried going a day only taking one of the drugs but only get relief by taking both. While still being on oxy is not the best I did reduce my intake. I was on 30mg oxy 4 to 5 times a day at my highest dose.
ve tried almost all of them. Gabapentin is my favorite. Clonidine, Trazadone and benzos helped me sleep. Then there's Imodium and the Thomas Recipie. Those items will get you through without too much discomfort, but .....
What's you're plan to fight this long term? If you aren't determined-enough, it's all for naught.
re already taking high blood pressure meds, you need to ask him about that and perhaps you can switch to Clonidine to get the benefit from the high blood pressure meds and help with the w/d's.
I would say that the Clonidine cut at least 50% of my w/d's if not more. It will almost completely get rid of sweats, chills, even bone and joint pain that you feel with opiates.
s a sedative and tranquilizer. Clonidine is not addictive and fantastic for withdrawing but you have to check with your doctor if you can take together. I really would not think it would be ok but you need to check. Like A.B.N. Said you should not touch the methadone to quit heroin, unless you cannot stop and have tried with no success. Even then I would try a sub program instead of methadone. Give it a go cold turkey if you are strong enough.
I took Clonidine for several days during detox. It really did make a difference in helping with my withdrawl symptoms. Helped to keep me calmer and in my skin. I also had a few tranzene that I took ( I cut them in halves ) . These two things along with the Immodium and otc pain meds were a hugh help for me.
Advice on doses of medication should really not be given by those on the forum, it should really come from your doctor. I am the same age as you and I was also given clonidine during my detox - I can tell you from my own experience that the dose I was on was .2mg/day. I am not sure if the clonidine has an effect on your pulse, but it will definitely reduce the blood pressure. I would personally wait until your appointment tomorrow and ask your doctor.
Good day, clonidine works very well when coming off of opiates. That is what they gave me during my 8 days of detox and after 54 days I use it at night to help me rest. It really works well and I would call it a miracle drug as well. Just only use .1 and no more than that, but it all depends on what your doctor says too.
1MG with a tapering schedule to detox off of Norco 10/325? I take 15mg. a day, or 5mg three times a day and would like someone to provide me with a slow tapering schedule to detox off of this medication that also uses Clonidine to help reduce the detox withdrawl symptoms. I am presently going through withdrawl symptoms everyday such a muscle and bone pain, sweating, mood changes, etc.
Thanks to your encouragment, I went to my doctor and told her the absolute truth. It was hard, but I'm glad I did it. She gave me 2 meds for withdrawl symptoms - Clonidine and Hydroxyzine Pamoate. I took them and slept all afternoon. Now I feel spacey - it was a huge effort to get out of bed. I don't know how I am going to operate and have a normal life like this - thank goodness it's Friday and I have the weekend without work.
As Lulu747 I also used
Odd that you mentioned Clonidine. I was given that during my first detox and I had the sweats and rapid pulse during my detox. This time around I did NOT use the Clonidine and I did not have those symptoms. I still had all the other WD's but not the sweats and rapid heart. The only think I take (and very rarely at that) is a 1/2 a xanax or a valium during the heavy anxiety. But I hold off as long as possible for the 1/2 a pill.
I also took clonidine during and a little after detox and my blood pressure was in the 130/90 range for over a month after my detox was over. Clonidine has a rebound effect, even when tapered, so your BP may spike for a few days due to getting off the clonodine - as well as the stress your body has been under due to detox. If it goes higher or does not come down, definitely speak with your doc. I quit taking the clonidine about 9 months after my detox and my BP was 120/80 yesterday.
I too would recommend trying the Clonidine. As others have said, it is an anti-hypertensive medication that does help to relieve w/d symptoms quite successfully. It will not take them away completely, but it will minimize some of the symptoms, by reducing the sympathetic nervous system response, such as tachycardia and high BP.
It's not a habit-forming drug, and really, the biggest consideration is some hypotension (low BP).
so i guess i am forced to detox which is the best thing i can do for myself. i was given clonidine .01mgs from a friend and that is all i have. will this drug be enough to help me endure the withdrawals so that i wont give in? i know its willpower and such but the anxiety literally scares the living hell out of me. im about to take my first pill now...
A dr increased my Clonidine which helped a little and I have an appointment with someone in chemical dependency on Thursday. I hope this time they will help me get off this stuff. My regular dr admitted he did not know how or what to do to help but would not get out of the way for the detox dr to help. He was concerned with pain and wants to get be hooked on oxicodone then taper off that. I think that is just crazy .
to help you with some clonidine and perhaps a few tranzene for detox. The clonidine really did help me, kept me stable or in my skin during the days 2-4 . I don't think I could have made it without them! You will need the Immodium, otc pains meds, heating pad, or hot baths or showers, gatoraide and water.
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