how does clonidine work

so that's my question -- how does clonidine help wds? and do you then have to wd from the clonidine? thanks...

Let us know what you have been taking, for how long, and how much per day! Then we can give you better advice on what you might expect from the withdrawal process.

response, which is over-activated during opioid withdrawal. However, clonidine does nothing to reduce drug craving, and is mostly ineffective when used alone.

It is an alpha adrenal blocker, so for opiate withdrawal, it helps ease the symptoms of withdrawal and the feeling of jumping out of your skin. As for withdrawal from an antidrepressant, I am not sure how it would work, but it is prescribed for withdrawal. It can also make you sleepy as part of the side effects, so that is what you are feeling there.

Does clonidine really help with easing some of the yucky wd feelings??

YES YES YES..IT DEF. WORKS, AND EVEN FOR THE MOST SEVER CASES OFA DDICTION, IT DOES WORK..sorry for the caps...didnt mean too, im not that excited bout suboxone...haha. no i was on it for 8 months and it got me off of a 2 and half year severe and ehavy addiction to snorting heroin and oxycontin, let alone any other pill i could get up my nose as well or could potentiate them. I was obsessed with all drugs and in constant fear of the horrid horrid wd's.

Hi there, I am currently 3 weeks into stopping cold turkey from dilaudid 16mg every 8 hours for severe migraines for almost a year. My dr gave me clonidine and klonopin for the w/d symptoms. I would say the worst w/d days lasted about 7 days. My question is, is now I'm 3 weeks in and I'm having some good days and some bad days. Not cravings at all, just physical. Extreme fatigue, weakness, hot/cold sweats, shivering, low grade ever, anxiety, muscle/bone aches, my body hurts so bad.

Yeah the two are often confused. Clonadine does work by lowering your BP....which wds can send through the roof. High BP I think is part of the reason for many symptoms such as jitters, RLS etc.. This is all conjecture on my part, based on my online pre-med studies at google.com University.....

You will have to see your doctor to get a prescription. You mentioned earlier that you had blood work done. Does your doctor know you are detoxing?

Clonidine DOES help! It totally helps you sleep at night. And I am coming off major pills...and it takes the twitches away. For the first three nights, I didn't have the clonidine, and I got NO SLEEP...found myself running aroundmy house, wanting to run cuz my leg was twitching so bad....punching my couch cuz my arm was twitching! Nothing was working!! But the clonidine slows everything down, and relaxes your body. Try it! It will totally help!!! Good Luck!

I was wondering how exactly clonidine helps with withdrawal. WHich sumptoms does it help? I am going to my doc on Monday to talk about it before I take it but didn't know what it helps? ANy feedback would be appreciated.

It is really amazing my pain is completely almost gone, with the exception of a little soreness. I have starting weaning myself from the oxy and was going to ask my doc for some clonidine. How much does it really help with the w/d symptoms?

I'm glad I inquired I just picked the script up,I'm suppose 2 take 1/2 of the 0.3 in the am& the otha in the pm.4 six days!!!!! It doesn't make u sleepy does it bcuz I have 2 work 16hrs 2day??????

if you have any queationsa bout anything at all let me know anytime, i wish you, your family, and especially your son the best of luck he is doing the best thing he could do for his life by getting off of opiates, i saw the destruction i caused my family and im 22 and luckily iw as young enough to catch it then and get help.

It does seem to help. I don't know about not experiencing any withdrawal symptoms but they definitely make a difference. Clonodine is actually a blood pressure med that helps during withdrawals because of the elevated heart rate associated with withdrawals. It does seem to help other symptoms also such as hot/cold flashes, insomnia, creepy crawlies, and just overall makes you feel a bit better.

Way to go day ten!!! Clonidine does help so much during detoxing. I am glad you got in to your doctor quickly. I am happy to hear your not crying as much. Your on the downside of this now. In a few days this will all be over. Have a beautiful Sunday.........

I was recently put on Clonidine to help with anxiety and I am currently on Effexor. Does anyone have any past experiences with Clonidine? Does it work? Do I have to build it up in my system? Thanks C.

I was previously on clonidine about 3yrs ago for over a year and didnt have any side effects when I switched over to lisinopril, but after it and others didnt work I was back on clonidine. I dont really see how not having clonidine could make you physically sick, I understand that it could affect your sleeping because it does cause some sedation for some. Best thing to do is talk to your doctor about how you should go about getting off of it, if isnt helping with your BP anymore.

If I can't get the clonodin (spelling?) - does it matter which sort of BP med you get? My mom takes a med for high blood pressure- would that work? I can't really afford to go on line and buy an right now but hear they work great for w/d. In case when I'm done with my taper I suffer any wd's- I'll have them to take to help calm me. Thanks for your responses! If I get any this time! lol!

How long do you normally take clonidine for withdrawal symptoms from Oxycontin and Percocet?

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?

I am down to three tramadal a week from 15 or so. I notice that on four and then dropping to three, I am just so very tired. The past two nights, I have been waking up with RLS in my left leg. So I got up about 2AM this morning and took a xanax. I am at work right now almost falling asleep. I can't stand it. I have clonidine. Does anyone know if I should have taken one of those and if they work for RLS?

second, my doctor prescribed two clonidine patches for me for any withdrawl symptoms. What do these do ? my doc said it woud basically knock me out...love that of course... but, i am hesitant because i had never heard of it... i know it is a little strange for a prescription lover to be afraid of a new drug...weird. but, i would like to hear about some experiences with people who have tried it before. Thank you so much.

Wow Jeni I'm not sure. The only time I took Clonidine was for my high blood pressure. I've heard that Clonidine helps with a lot of symptoms of withdrawal including cravings. My doctor gave me Zofran 8 mg for nausea. It worked really well. Sorry I can't be of more help. Hang on for a while.

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