What happens if you take too many clonidine?
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Beside this, can you die from too much clonidine?
Large overdoses may result in reversible cardiac conduction defects or dysrhythmias, apnea, coma and seizures. Signs and symptoms of overdose generally occur within 30 minutes to two hours after exposure. As little as 0.1 mg of clonidine has produced signs of toxicity in children.
Similarly, how much clonidine is safe? A safe and effective dose hasn't been established for adults. The starting dose is 0.1 mg taken at bedtime. Doses may be increased by an additional 0.1 mg per day every week until your symptoms are better or you get to the daily maximum. Total daily doses are 0.1–0.4 mg per day.
Beside above, how much clonidine can you take in a day?
Clonidine Dosage A typical dose schedule for an adult with high blood pressure is 0.1 mg taken in the morning and at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose by 0.1 mg each week until you have a good response. In most cases, a daily dose will end up between 0.2 and 0.6 mg given in divided doses.
Can clonidine get you high?
Researchers have found that clonidine actually boosts and extends the opioid high. Given that it is typically easier to obtain than other prescription opioids, the elevating effect that clonidine has on the opioid high makes it particularly at risk for abuse.