Clonidine Uses
Clonidine is used for Hypertension
How Clonidine Works
Clonidine works by stimulating alpha receptors in the brain. This action reduces the nerve signals that are sent from the brain to the blood vessels causing them to contract and narrow. As a result, the blood vessels are allowed to relax and widen.
Common side effects of Clonidine
Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Headache, Malaise, Nervousness, Paresthesia, Sedation, Syncope, Weakness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.