Clonidine,0.1 mg pills,(minimum dose; maximum dose is 2.4 mg). Central alpha-adrenergic agonist. In the USA sold as Catapres - also available as skin patches,(Catapres-TTS). Antihypertensive medicine effective in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,(ADHD),Tourettes syndrome,and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Used in the treatment of some types of neuropathic pain,opioid detoxification,sleep hyperhydrosis,and,off-label,to counter the side effects of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate or amphetamine. It is becoming a more accepted treatment for insomnia,as well as for relief of menopausal symptoms. May cause drowsiness,lightheadedness,dry mouth,dizziness,hypotension,and/or constipation. It may interfere with any of a long list of other medicines |