What is Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia): Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia)

• This medicine is given through a needle placed in your spinal cord.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• This medicine is given through a needle placed in your spinal cord.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia)

Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia) contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to clonidine or you have a bleeding disorder.

Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia) warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney or heart disease.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Fast or slow heartbeat

• Lightheadedness or fainting

• Severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting

• Trouble breathing or chest pain

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Clonidine Hcl (Analgesia) interactions

• Do not take clonidine if you are taking a blood thinner, such as warfarin.

• Some medicines can affect how clonidine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking blood pressure medicine, digoxin, fluphenazine, or depression medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.