CLONIDINE HCL (Generic for DURACLON)

Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.1mg, Oral tablet

Alcohol

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: t is best to limit or avoid alcohol intake if you take Clonidine. Alcohol-containing beverages may increase the side effects of Clonidine, which may cause sedation or lower the blood pressure. If the blood pressure drops too low, you may become dizzy or feel faint. Do not stand or sit up too quickly. Contact your prescriber if you have dizziness which does not go away. Do not drive or operate machinery or perform other hazardous tasks until you know how Clonidine affects you.

· Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid or limit alcohol use while taking clonidine. Clonidine may potentiate the CNS-depressive effects of alcohol. Watch for an enhancement of hypotensive effects as well as orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, or fatigue may be induced or exacerbated.

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