Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:38:05 GMT
Open Question: Will the side effects from Clonidine go away soon?
I don’t have many options for HBP meds because I have a number of other conditions. Only Ace Inhibitors and ARBs are OK; most of the other drugs are contraindicated. I just started using the Clonidine patch for High Blood Pressure. Even though I have heart disease and circulation problems (Raynaud’s syndrome) - both are contraindindicated for my taking Clonidine - the doctor gave it to me anyhow. I am now having side effects. This includes the most bothersome ones such as jaw pain. This is most likely from Angina. I get this everyday about the same time, around 3 pm and it lasts for hours. Also, leg pain. I know it’s from the circulation problem. It helped this at first, suddenly no cold feet at night. However, it’s now worse. My right leg hurts and is cold and numb. It wasn’t before. Constipation, this is listed as common, but will it end? and how soon? Drowsiness, I go to the library to use the computer and keep falling asleep there. It’s starts about the same time the jaw pain does and lasts as long. I have to fight to stay awake even though I drink coffee. My legs feel heavy when I walk, and I stop sooner than usual for rest. I also get tired on exertion faster; just folding a blanket had me winded earlier today. I had what feels like an electrical shock in my chest last night. I only had one, but I haven’t had this in a while. Should I keep taking this med? I don’t get much out of it. I was happy that it was killing my appetite but that’s starting to fade. It may be lowering my BP but I haven’t checked yet. I’ve been using the patch about four days now.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:51:38 GMT