Will Catapres Cause Headaches After A Few Days Of Taking It?
Pronounced: (KLAHN-eh-deen)
Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
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Take this medication by mouth with or without food,...
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