- FOR SNEEZY! (Ukonom) 24th May 2005
... Addiction, a recent article regarding the comparison of clonidine and Buspar for withdrawals.
The Buspar in doses fromn ... Apparently, it got rid of withdrawals in a study comparing Clonidine and Buspar. The study was trying to find a non addictive...
- Hi Goddess Girl 24th May 2005
... and the U.K. for quite a while. My doctor gave me clonidine , but told me if it did not work to come back and he...
- Buspirone (Buspar) helps with W'D's 24th May 2005
... must be prescribed, but it is a sound alternative to clonidine . The study compared the two and found that the Buspar...
- Day 5 - is it normal to still feel this bad?? 18th May 2005
... every 8 hours, day 4 she got 1 oxy. They used a clonidine patch on her but that is it. No benzo's, sleepers...
- I am so proud of Katie!!!! 18th May 2005
... the money they charged. The first day they put a clonidine patch on her and that was it for meds. I can't believe...
- Help Please..OXY advice desperatly needed 18th May 2005
... anxiety meds for slleep and to take the edge off,and clonidine for blood pressure. I myself decided to go to rehab...
- Im back...Sort of.... 16th May 2005
... know from my moms posts, my doctor only put me on the clonidine patch for assistance during my hospital stay. I have...
... did not get more medical help in the hospital. A clonidine patch, in my opinion, does not do much other than ... help. Subutex was not yet available so he gave me clonidine , xanax, something for my stomach and a mild sleep...
- Help Please.... 13th May 2005
... CT. If he takes a weekend and has some benzo's and clonidine and something to help him sleep, he will be done with...
- Help-am I Doing The Right Thing 10th May 2005
... 24 hours yet and it is hell. They started her on a clonidine patch and she takes 1 percocet every 4 hours for 24...
- Is anyone else tapering from Suboxone?? 8th May 2005
... a week of outpatient detox and therapy, tried the clonidine and xanax etc. from my doc., tried tapering the Hydro...
- Used Tramadol to finally get off of vicodin 5th May 2005
... I tried so darn hard to stay off of them. I tried clonidine , I tried ct, tapering and I was not able to leave...
- 10 days no sub, BUT... taking something to help me. 2nd May 2005
... sub, I didn't use any opiates for wd but I did use clonidine , lorazaapm, ambien etc. I was "dope sick" for about...
- addiction to oxy 28th April 2005
... will use a group of drugs such as valium (benzo), clonidine , something for the diareha Katie;
If they are detoxing ... will use a group of drugs such as valium (benzo), clonidine , something for the diarrhea and a sleep aid to help...
- On SUB 4 weeks.....please help!!! 27th April 2005
... gave me some suuport meds to get me over the bumps, clonidine and lorazapam, which helped agreat deal, I slept for...
- Clonidin 24th April 2005
... and giving her the scheduled doses?
About the Clonidine , my doctor did prescribe this to me to help ease the ... most people very tired. They totally knock me out as Clonidine is a blood pressure lowering drug. I wish your daughter...
... still new to recovery(23 Days). I was perscribed a Clonidine patch to help with my withdrawl from my last med methadone ... . Clonidine may work for some but it completely disabled me. I ... read up on the meds I was perscribed and learned that Clonidine was causing the fatigue. I ripped the patch off imediately...
... Well bust my buttons, its the clonidine thats making me feel so crappy and tired, I'll give...
- Going to an addictionologist 19th April 2005
... minimum 50 mg or more). He did prescribe valium and more clonidine , but he wants me to taper down to 1 per day before...
... want to taper down and if I could get the valium and clonidine now. Just the thought of staying on this garbage for...
... that bad I will go for a run or a swim. I have the clonidine and valium, so that will take the edge off.
Everybody...
... that you'll just quit CT with the help of valium and clonidine ....In any event stay strong and know that we are all...
- New kid on the block 10th April 2005
... it be as bad as it was in rehab? I have Xanax and Clonidine patches as well as Zofran for stomach. Am I making...
... withdrawls and depression ends. Taking the xanax and clonidine patch is great for the first week as you're going...
- methadone (i know, probably asked 1000 times) 6th April 2005
... If you are not using everyday ask your doc for some clonidine and just detox at home with that, it will help, some...
- What is Suboxone Withdrawl Like? 4th April 2005
... in at this stage of the game, lol. They prescribed clonidine which I believe is to lower the blood pressire and...
... in at this stage of the game, lol. They prescribed clonidine which I believe is to lower the blood pressire and...
- Withdrawals just hit me like a freight train 4th April 2005
... was going to die and he asked me if I had taken any clonidine or donatol. I said that I had not and he told me to ... can just imagine how bad it would be) and I took the clonidine . I feel better now but I am a little drowsy and I ... spasmatic and helps with the stomach problems and the clonidine will help with the other withdrawals. I have taken...
... better real soon. Also, i was curious what dosage of clonidine does the dr. have you on and how often? The dr had...
- Update........ 4th April 2005
... have absolutely NO ENERGY at all. I have been taking clonidine twice a day and then 1/2 of a xanax here and there...
- Update from Catholic dad 3rd April 2005
... believe you me, I tried. I am going to take a little clonidine to get past the first two to three days and some donatol...
... I am working with my doc and he has given me some clonidine and donatol. They do help a little but I still feel...
- I lived through w/drawals...day 5 1st April 2005
... there anything you can do for me??? Well, I left w/ a clonidine patch on my arm.( I have never believed this drug...
- Help....... 29th March 2005
... they say.....
or go at this cold turkey with your clonidine and valium. Have you been taking those??? No one...
- Lisa? Marilyn? 28th March 2005
... librium for the shakes and convulsion and sweats, and clonidine to help your body detox faster.8 days to detox. and...
- Sub. users~ questions (Lisa, ggrl, twins, BANKER, etc.) 28th March 2005
... can think of. But more docs need to be giving out clonidine during Sub withdrawals... they aren't....
... reading others experiences, when a dr. prescribes clonidine to ease w/d symptoms, what is considered the standard...
... threads are hard to keep straight) they gave me some clonidine and hydroxalyne pamoate (sp?) it helped alot, 2 days...
- Day 1, Encouraging words...please...... 28th March 2005
... Hey oxy...did you take the clonidine and valium??? Those should be helping but will make...
- need help for my sister 28th March 2005
... back again. I was just thinking she could get some Clonidine prescribed and maybe something for the vomiting (just...
... already on hand!!!!!!! I dont know what strength your clonidine is or how it is prescribed for you, however..... I ... prescribed it for me for withdrawal it is as follows...... Clonidine 0.2 mgs. take 1 pill twice dailey. I am assuming ...
... the blood pressure issue is the most important. The clonidine is going to be a life saver for her (not only to keep...
- Clonidine Advice 28th March 2005
... too, so if you need me just give me a shout....
The clonidine and the valium will make you very sleepy, which is...
- [b]ok, Please Read, Slight Change Of Plans[/b] 27th March 2005
... TOMMOROW, IN HOPES TO NOT RELAPSE. PLEASE HELP WITH THE CLONIDINE .
I have books, movies, time, valium, clonidine...
... valium dosage and READ CAREFULLY !!!!!
As far as the clonidine , i cant remember if you said what milligram the Clonidine...
... The Clonidine , takes a couple of days to get into your system, it...
- Out of detox....feeling lost 27th March 2005
... come home yesterday. While in, I was given librium, clonidine , and something else for anxiety but I forgot what...
... come home yesterday. While in, I was given librium, clonidine , and something else for anxiety but I forgot what...
... you to take a pill.
Let me ask you, I have some clonidine , and I was wonderng how it worked for you.
Anyway...
- Lisa.......i Have A Question... 27th March 2005
... the other route to get sober, c/t.....
how's the clonidine working out??? You will feel very sluggish on it...
- It's time to quit taking vicodin 26th March 2005
... cold turkey and gave me a prescription of donatol and clonidine for the withdrawals.
Can someone tell me how long...
... cold turkey and gave me a prescription of donatol and clonidine for the withdrawals.
Can someone tell me how long...
... worried about the withdrawals this week. I do have some clonidine and some donatol that the doctor prescribed that are ... to the gym drink a boat load of water and take my clonidine and donatol before I go to work. I think that some...
... worried about the withdrawals this week. I do have some clonidine and some donatol that the doctor prescribed that are ... to the gym drink a boat load of water and take my clonidine and donatol before I go to work. I think that some...
... jump start. I am ready I have lots of water, some clonidine and some donatol. I know that these medications can...
- Going to in-house detox in a few days and don't know what to expect!!! Help! 21st March 2005
... immodium, and anything, that your doctor gives you like, clonidine , for example, would be worth looking into. Clondine...
- Here I am, back again... 19th March 2005
... dose this monring, and that will be it. I have some clonidine , and all of the other stuff for the usual symptoms...
- Well, I never thought I'd be on this board 11th March 2005
... case--taper or cold turkey--stock up on Immodium, Clonidine (if your Dr. will give you an Rx for it--its helpful...
... case--taper or cold turkey--stock up on Immodium, Clonidine (if your Dr. will give you an Rx for it--its helpful...
- Back in the same spot... help 5th March 2005
... use when on prolonged withdrawls. You can get some clonidine from a doc to help ease your withdrawl symptons. ...
- Taking Ultram..how can someone get addicted 3rd March 2005
... walking if you can) eating right, vitimins, I was givin clonidine for WD symptoms but only take it at night because...
- Tired Of Picking Up The Pieces 2nd March 2005
... I'd definately go to the doctor. He can get some clonidine to help ease the withdrawl sickness, or maybe the...
- Questions on quiting cd from Hydros 15th February 2005
... Ensure shakes. Drinks LOTS of water all the time. Get clonidine from a doctor if you can. Catapress patches are the...
- 31 hours without T1's or Codeine!!!! 8th February 2005
... codeine! I am so proud. Yesterday, the doctor put him on CLONIDINE , 0.05mg, twice a day. He missed work today, the W ... how much pain he was in. The ER doc told us that the CLONIDINE is useless, and that he just had to hang inthere and...
... HMHH,
The doctor is partially correct. Clonidine will not help with the immediate w/d issues. IT WILL ... after about day three when you get "shaky/nervous"
Clonidine , as I understand it, is a blood pressure drug that...
- Please respond I need some advice 7th February 2005
... have the shakes and I feel awful. I was taking some clonidine very sparingly and have not taken any of it for two ... was 157/90 which I think is a little high. I took a clonidine today and it went back down to normal which is more...
... by now. I'm pretty sure you need to taper off the clonidine instead of just cold turkey off that stuff to. I...
... by now. I'm pretty sure you need to taper off the clonidine instead of just cold turkey off that stuff to. I ... and he said that having a headache after stopping clonidine abruptly is not a good sign, I am going to see him ... time I flew was two years ago. My doctor told me that clonidine should never be stopped abruptly because of the high...
... fairly long run. Hang in there Nix, and reduce the clonidine slowly like yor doctor advises.
It will get better...
- Day 6 without the vikes 4th February 2005
... where I did not feel that I would have to take some clonidine .
I don't have much of an appetite and still feel...
- First post 3rd February 2005
... to stop on my own with the help of a little bit of clonidine and an understanding doctor.
Tell your doc and...
- heading for day 5 without vicodin 3rd February 2005
... longer then that. Also I decided to stop taking the clonidine too it was making me to tired and feeling blah.
...
... was probably the easiest day of them all. I took no clonidine yesterday because they make me so tired but I took ... to go up. My doctor told me to taper down from the clonidine due to the fact if you stop abruptly it can cause...
- First day off of vicodin 30th January 2005
... was going on and he called in some medication called clonidine pills. I have taken about two of them since yesterday...
... Stay strong.
luv,
LISA
Thanks Lisa I have some clonidine pills that the doctor gave me. I take them one pill...
- Day One 29th January 2005
... At the very least have your doctor call you in some clonidine . That will help take away some of the cravings for...
- Ugghhh Still NOT RIGHT 24th January 2005
... Just a little bit. I still get Spikes but not as bad. Clonidine did crap. Ripped patch off. I still hate not feeling...
- Oxycontin withdrawl..A way to avoid? Please Respond with thoughts!!!! 20th January 2005
... of withdrawal.(Hence, one of the reasons they give clonidine because it reduces blood pressure and greatly reduces ... other BP meds aren't used for opiate withdrawal,just clonidine /catapress-which is the same drug).
Hope this helps...
- Methadone Detox 18th January 2005
... to talk to your doctor about perhaps being put on clonidine ( a blood pressure med that takes a bit of the edge...
- Weight Gain while on Pain Pills???? 18th January 2005
... to 10 7.5 mg's a day. I quit with the help of the clonidine patch and sleeping pills and I quit for a total of...
- Can I do this on my own? 18th January 2005
... something to help with the withdrawals. Ask for the clonidine patch and also something to help you sleep. You'll...
- Klonopin and clonidine... are these the same? 14th January 2005
... Klonopin is a benzodiazapine(sp?) or tranquilizer and Clonidine is used to control blood pressure.The two are totally...
... Klonopin is a benzodiazapine(sp?) or tranquilizer and Clonidine is used to control blood pressure.The two are totally ... picked the med up at the pharmacy and they gave me clonidine !!! So someone has made a mistake somewhere!!!! Thanks...
... Klonopin!!!! So when i picked up the med and it was the clonidine it threw me for a loop because i was most certain...
- Stopping Suboxone after a few days? 10th January 2005
... some w/d through out the course of the day even with Clonidine patch. I'm thinking of weening off quicker though...
... some w/d through out the course of the day even with Clonidine patch. I'm thinking of weening off quicker though...
- All Sr. Members Please Help! 9th January 2005
... have heard that some people are taking things like clonidine during the detox. Pryncess...
- Day 5 CT from Hydrocodone 8th January 2005
... to the doctor and confessed my addiction he gave me clonidine , a few valium to help me sleep and switched me over...
- Suboxone Day 16 7th January 2005
... cases Gatorade & spring water (hydration/flushing). A Clonidine prescription (I guess to minimize all W/D symptoms...
- Day 4 CT from Hydrocodone 7th January 2005
... and he seemed like he understood and gave me some clonidine , valium for sleep and ultram for my chronic back pain...
- New on Suboxone--Lots of ????'s 28th December 2004
... Suboxone?
Is the taper easier than Hydro?
I have Clonidine to take at night as well--How does that fit in? ...
... another 1/4 only if needed.
I have been taking the clonidine at night, and not sure what that does, but I am sleeping...
- Where Is Everyone?? Today Is My 3rd Day Off Vicodin Have Questions Still Need Suppor 22nd December 2004
... not 100% but a lot better than yesterday. I had the clonidine patch on but took it off last night because it was...
- Hello?will Someone Respond I Need The Support Right Now 20th December 2004
... good" work if I don't feel well. Once I take the clonidine patch off will I not be so tired????...
... good" work if I don't feel well. Once I take the clonidine patch off will I not be so tired????
lmwxoxo.....
- I Need Someone To Talk To...i Need Support 20th December 2004
... scripts. Yesterday I took my final vicodin. I put the clonidine patch on yesterday and I just don't feel right. I ... taking for about a month straight. Is taking this clonidine patch helping. I just feel like I want to lie in...
... It'll pass. The clonidine will make you sleepy. If there is ANY way you can...
... the support from people that have done this. The clonidine does make me very sleepy but that I can handle. I...
... three days you should slowly start to feel better. The clonidine will definitely help. You may not think its helping ... without it and it helps. I would continue with the clonidine and get some otc stomach medicine (immodium). I would...
... awful. I feel a little bit better today. I took the Clonidine patch off last night because that thing was making...
- Really need advice about recovery! 19th December 2004
... are still taking the meds they sent home with you ( clonidine & tummy stuff) I think it would be safe to stop those...
- Tappering update. Hydro WD's 17th December 2004
... is my 3rd day without any pills. I was given the CLONIDINE patch to help relieve some of the WD's which it did...
- Forged Prescriptions - CAUGHT and I'm scared!!! 9th December 2004
... Clonidine patch called Catapress will help you. I know of no...
- No one is responding, I hope... 1st December 2004
... same detox methods - take ibup. for pain, tylenol, clonidine patch for high blood presure which will also help...
- Hydro Addiction?Please Help Me 1st December 2004
... it were me I'd just cold turkey off of 3 per day. Clonidine will help you. Stock up on Ensure shakes, drink lots ... turkey. Seizure is always a possibility (hence the Clonidine ). Catapress patches help. Good luck and remember...
- Help I am worried 25th November 2004
... of you made my this detox pretty easy to bare. The clonidine helped too and I took a very small amount of valium...
- Feeling absolutely horrid 22nd November 2004
... per day for about 2 years. I am going to put on the clonidine patch I hope that helps a little. I took a half of...
... horribly terrible today, maybe because I threw on the clonidine patch. Yeah that was definately a relief. I do feel...
- Withdrawals: what to expect and help 20th November 2004
... before you do your WD.Any competent md will prescribe clonidine for your Blood Pressure,and a benzo like valium,xanax...
- Messed up my taper regiment 18th November 2004
... I am detoxing and on Pheonobarb, Bentyl, Quinine, Clonidine , (the Suboxone came a few days later, took that for...
- Methadone Detox Question 18th November 2004
... from methadone and even then you would have to go on clonidine or some other non narcotic form of help for sleep...
- oxycontin withdrawl 11th November 2004
... which made me sleep a good 8 hours every night and clonidine for the minor withdrawal systoms. I don't think I...
- Hi it's Julie 10th November 2004
... took pheno barbital, ativan, quinum, bentyl, wore a clonidine patch, and took something for the runs. They gave...
... took pheno barbital, ativan, quinum, bentyl, wore a clonidine patch, and took something for the runs. They gave...
- need some help I'm ready to quit 9th November 2004
... situation, if you don't have one then find one. Ask for Clonidine and maybe Benidryle (not sure if its over the counter...
