Posted by Zoehead on July 19, 2005, at 14:17:50
In reply to Re: Medications for Facial Blushing - HELP! » Zoehead, posted by ed_uk on July 18, 2005, at 14:46:32
Thanks for the advice Ed -- will give it a shot. I also read that Clonidine is doesn't interfere with exercise like Inderal does -- you can still get your heart rate up.
So how do you know about this med and if it works since you've never taken it...just curious...:-)
> Hi!
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> The usual dose for blushing is 25-75 micrograms twice daily, much lower than the doses used to treat high blood pressure.
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> It dose sometimes make people depressed.
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> 25 mcg twice daily is a suitable starting dose.
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> >It's an alpha blocker right?
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> No, it's an alpha-2 agonist.
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> >Have you had success on this medication?
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> I've never tried it.
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> Kind regards
>
> ~ed
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