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Posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 2:41:54
Hi,
Has anyone ever used clonidine for anxiety or PTSD?
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by kellym on December 5, 2004, at 10:39:03
In reply to Clonidine (Catapress), posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 2:41:54
I developed an allergic reaction to Clonidine after about eight doses so I can't give a long report of use. From my experience it did help anxiety although not to the degree of Klonopin,Xanax, etc. I think it helps more for physical symptoms like trembling and shaking. If I did not have the bad reaction (swollen throat,tongue, and lips) which I understand to be rare, I would have still experimented with it. I hope this helps a little.
Posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 10:53:54
In reply to Re: Clonidine (Catapress), posted by kellym on December 5, 2004, at 10:39:03
Hi!
Thank you for your response.
I was wondering whether anyone has found clonidine to be useful in relieving heavy sweating associated with anxiety.
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by SLS on December 5, 2004, at 11:00:21
In reply to Re: Clonidine (Catapress) » kellym, posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 10:53:54
Clonidine can be depressogenic, even in healthy people.
- Scott
Posted by ed_uk on December 5, 2004, at 15:28:30
In reply to Re: Clonidine (Catapress), posted by SLS on December 5, 2004, at 11:00:21
..... I know but I was wondering whether it might be useful on a prn basis. It's funny how euphoria has been reported as a side effect. I wonder whether these could be the same people who get restless and irritable on alpha-2 antagonists like mirtazapine.
Regards,
Ed
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