clonidine

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clo·ni·dine | \ ˈklä-nə-ˌdēn

, ˈklō-

, -ˌdīn \

Definition of clonidine

: an antihypertensive drug C₉H₉Cl₂N₃ used especially to treat essential hypertension, to prevent migraine headache, and to diminish opioid and nicotine withdrawal symptoms

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Recent Examples on the Web Medication options for opioids include methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, or clonidine. — Sara Lindberg, SELF, 1 Nov. 2021 Our treatment of cPTSD is with mood stabilizers, like Prozac, and drugs that block the action of adrenaline-type neurotransmitters, like clonidine, and some dogs show acceptable or even good improvement. — Gareth Cook, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2016 Although non-prescription melatonin is by far the most popular, some children are prescribed epilepsy drugs, sedatives, alpha agonists such as clonidine or antidepressants such as trazodone, depending on the nature of their problem. — Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 18 Nov. 2017 Medication therapy may include the blood pressure medicine clonidine, which is safe if used cautiously under supervision. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 31 May 2021 Over the months, readers have e-mailed me, praising the effects of fluoxetine (Prozac), gabapentin, Zoloft, clonidine and many other meds. — Laurie Hertzel, Star Tribune, 23 Oct. 2020 The most common medications involved were cardiovascular drugs such as beta blockers, calcium antagonists and clonidine; pain medications, including opioids and acetaminophen; and hormonal medications, including insulin. — Rachel Rettner, Washington Post, 16 July 2017 Common medications include stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, as well as non-stimulants such as Strattera, Intuniv and clonidine. — Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines, NBC News, 21 May 2017 See More

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clonidine

noun

clo·ni·dine | \ ˈklän-ə-ˌdēn

, ˈklōn-

, -ˌdīn \

Medical Definition of clonidine

: an antihypertensive drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₉H₉Cl₂N₃·HCl especially to treat essential hypertension, to prevent migraine headache, and to diminish opiate withdrawal symptoms