Posted by Greg W on November 6, 1999, at 11:31:53
In reply to Re: Clonidine for withdrawals?, posted by saint james on November 5, 1999, at 14:32:23
> > A doctor recently prescribed Clonidine for withdrawal symptoms
> > I'm having while trying to detox from the Fentanyl Duragesic
> > patch. I already wear a Catapres #2 patch, which I now
> > understand is the same thing. After reading up on Clonidine,
> > it seems like it is every bit as addictive as the narcotic I've
> > taking. I'm concerned about going from bad to worse. Can
> > anyone give me their experience with Clonidine, especially
> > if you were or are using it for withdrawals. I'm concerned
> > I might be taking too much, or shouldn't be taking it at all.
> >
> > Many Thanks
>
> James here....
>
> Rest ez, Clonidine is not addictive and in no way can it be compaired to Fentanyl (as being addictive) Clonidine is not a drug of abuse and millions for people with heart problems have taken it. Dad took it after bypass. Like a beta blocker (though not one) it will calm physical symptioms of withdrawal, the shakyness, heart palputations, sweats. basically all the physical
> side effects of "kinking a habit" It's use in your situation makes sence and is very main stream
> treatment. Your doc is not trying anything left field here, sounds to me like he is trying to help you. Talk all this over with your doc, so you will be more at rest about all of this.
>
> jamesJames,
Thanks for putting my mind at ease about the
addictive nature (or lack thereof) of Clonidine. But
is taking the 0.1mg pill in addition to wearing the
#2 Catapres patch too much? My blood pressure is already
down to 90 over 50.Many Thanks,
Greg
poster:Greg W
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