- Newbie - Changing my life 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...
- Please can anyone HELP-Can't get off Suboxone 5th November 2004
... I promise. It's 7 days of hell.
Do you have a clonidine patch on? I was on that, Bentyl for stomach cramps...
... called my doc the next day and he wrote a script for clonidine and another pill (can't remeber the name) to make...
- SAVEDBYSUBOXONE(Michael) I'd like to talk 31st October 2004
... perverble CLOCK! every 4-5 stupid hours.....I also took Clonidine , I hated it! are you still taking it? it made me a...
- Taking suboxone tips? 31st October 2004
... to take a total of 4 today. I am still taking the clonidine about 2 a day. Do you think we are still withdrawing...
... stoping it, other than blood pressure going up.
Clonidine is NOT addictive.
I've been pretty nauseous since ... suspected it was my BP going back up (I stopped the clonidine on saturday AM...got sick for the first time saturday ... PM)
I just called mt MD.He told me to take a clonidine right away,phoned in a scrip for more,and suggested ... checked my BP an hour and a half after taking the first clonidine .I felt a little better,but it was still really high ... and I'm a 115 over 75 normally) so I took another clonidine ...he said you can take them as close as 2 hour apart...
- whats up with this? 29th October 2004
... that we are self-medicating to cope.
BTW the clonidine is really just to lower your BP when it gets high...
... patch. Yep, the w/d are still going to be bad. The clonidine stops your blood presure from sky rocketing, and the...
- To fisherman and octomon 29th October 2004
... had some mild wd,s last night he also gave me some clonidine . I got up at 6 am and took my 8mg dose put it undeer...
... had some mild wd,s last night he also gave me some clonidine . I got up at 6 am and took my 8mg dose put it undeer ... feeling a bit like you're describing this AM,but the clonidine and the xanax took away some of the yucch...
I...
- LisaaHUbb, Twinlynn, Dallas Alice, Rosie?? 28th October 2004
... gave me Phenobab for the first few days, and bentyl, clonidine , quinine, and ativan. I was slugish and unable to...
- Xanax Weaning 28th October 2004
... need to tell him and ask for his help tapering down. Clonidine or Catapress are blood pressure medications to safeguard...
- Detox questions 27th October 2004
... quinnine for leg cramps, bentyl for stomach cramps, and clonidine patches for blood pres.
Of course your husband...
- Suboxone - WD please help 22nd October 2004
... of detox they gave me phenobarb, quinine, bentyl, clonidine , and phenergan.
Then I started on Suboxone, 6mg...
- SARANDIPTIY IS BACK FROM REHAB! Hi, Im Sara, and Im and Addict! 22nd October 2004
... I am detoxing and on Pheonobarb, Bentyl, Quinine, Clonidine , (the Suboxone came a few days later), Im feeling...
... about the decor at the treatment center, polka *** clonidine walls were too cool! A fed ex truck pulled up in front...
- Today starts my new life 14th October 2004
... the whole day to go. (I work till 10pm mst) I have clonidine 0.1mg tabs and a few ultram. I know ultram is just...
... feel.....well...normal! LOL! I have only had 1 0.1mg clonidine at 7AM along w/2 ultram and 2 cold tabs w/total of ... 30mgs of DXM....then another clonidine and one ultram at around 3PM...not sure though, it...
... by taking vitamin C's! LOL! I am going to take a clonidine though....I am getting the chills a little bit, not...
- Start Today...Give me strength... 14th October 2004
... and it seems to be working fine. Do you have any clonidine ? That really does help w/the chills and the sweats...
- Tramadol Question On Dosage 8th October 2004
... till it is out of my system. Then I will take the Clonidine to get off the Hydros again. I warn you. Do some research...
- Addicted to Lortab...Need Help... 7th October 2004
... darvocet over about 4 days. Talk to your doc, get some Clonidine , then take a week off to kick it. Don't quit the...
... darvocet over about 4 days. Talk to your doc, get some Clonidine , then take a week off to kick it. Don't quit the...
- Post-amphetamine addiction, advice needed (kinda long) 4th October 2004
... curiousity, have you tried an antihypertensive drug such as Clonidine ? If so, does that tend to diminish these feelings...
... an antihypertensive. I only learned recently that Clonidine works to relieve withdrawal by lowering blood pessure...
- Clonidine Questions 2nd October 2004
... weeks ago, 4mg/day now].
I keep hearing the drug clonidine mentioned for WD symptoms. My questions are basic ... octomon[/FONT][/SIZE]
Hi Octomon! I just started clonidine too. Yes the biggest concern is monitoring your blood ... of movements, avoid laying to standing right away. Clonidine (or almost all blood pressure medicine) causes orthostatic...
... crawl out of my skin" feeling...
I'm assuming the clonidine helps a lot with these symptoms? Lastly, is this something...
... clonidine is a RX written only by a doctor. It helped me but...
... Octomon,
Use the clonidine patch because it will help the w/d's very much. It...
... The clonidine patch is very helpful, I personally believe the sleepiness...
... Yes, clonidine works well. It does make you sleepy so don't operate...
... Does anyone know how long does a person stay on clonidine for detox? I read it's about seven days and the doc...
... Does anyone know how long does a person stay on clonidine for detox? I read it's about seven days and the doc ... addicted you were to opiates. For me I was on the clonidine patch for about 5 days. When I got off of the patch ... a short period of time. But 5 days did it for me. Clonidine was great and I had little or no problems with it...
... late to consult with your physician if you can get clonidine tabs or patch. Personally I prefer tablets, I just...
... Hi,
Clonidine works great. I took 15 - 20 10/325s a day for about ... 3 years. Went on clonidine and it took care of about 95% of the withdrawl symptoms...
- yay! off and not so terrible! 1st October 2004
... any)
;)
No meds were given during detox, except Clonidine , which, altho originally used for lowering blood pressure...
- Oxy rehab 27th September 2004
... assisted detox. without these medications, particularly clonidine , he will want to die rather then continue on. this...
- Methadone question for anyone who has had good results with it. 24th September 2004
...
Its Brode, the patch he is talking about is the Clonidine patch I mentioned earlier.............Its generally...
... that.
I have read other people talking about the Clonidine med.
and I am really wondering if I should think ... that.
Why did you go to a different dr. about the Clonidine
and not the dr. you were getting the methadone from...
... Jules,
I have jumped in hear but so you know the Clonidine will help but NOT STOP W/D's.........Man I feel for...
... Jules,
I have jumped in hear but so you know the Clonidine will help but NOT STOP W/D's.........Man I feel for ... worrying about it.
Thanks so much for the info on the clonidine . Some people are talking
about it like it can be...
... FYI: Yes it can help for W/D's ( Clonidine ) but you and I know it's not going 2 be a miracle...
... FYI: Yes it can help for W/D's ( Clonidine ) but you and I know it's not going 2 be a miracle...
- suboxone taper/detox-post experiences... 23rd September 2004
... anyway possible. Remember when you are in w/d's a clonidine patch will help very much.
best wishes,
fisherman...
- Please help me Get off of the Pain Killers! 23rd September 2004
... are successful in helping out through withdrawal: Clonidine (I believe it is related to blood pressure and eases...
... klonipin, ambien, valium, librium) into your mix. Clonidine does help. Detox/rehab is the best way to go.
...
- Goodbye Everyone! Im Off to Rehab! 17th September 2004
... gave me Phenobab for the first few days, and bentyl, clonidine , quinine, and ativan. I was slugish and unable to...
- clonodine???? 16th September 2004
... Clonidine works great for withdrawals. It guards against your ... problems for you later on. Don't worry about the clonidine ....but tell the doc you don't want another tranquilizer...
... Clonidine does help a lot. It also has a calming and sort of...
... I also used the Clonidine . Personally I didn't feel any side effects (sleepy...
- 2 MORE DAYS! I THNIK IM GOING TO DISNEYLAND or REHAB : Is there a difference? 16th September 2004
... warm peach accents? Oh...I don't know--perhaps just clonidine walls dotted with Immodium accidents....UH OH...I...
- What have I done? 15th September 2004
... When you cold turkey remember to try and get some Clonidine for the doc(blood pressure patch) cuz it'll help....
... WD with a much more mild set of physical symptoms. clonidine is an important drug that is used in cases of opiate...
- I Caved...............julie U Around?. 8th September 2004
... Doc Friday. Like I said I went C/T last time with a Clonidine patch and Naltrexone. I did it and it wasn't so bad...
... Doc Friday. Like I said I went C/T last time with a Clonidine patch and Naltrexone. I did it and it wasn't so bad...
- W/D time ~ Physical vs Mental???? 4th September 2004
... anxiety. She was prescribed a Catapres-TTS Patch ( clonidine 0.2mg/day) and has become seemingly worse since beginning...
- How long do I have to suffer?? 3rd September 2004
... should anyday start feeling better with them. A little clonidine right now would make you feel much better.
The...
- can someone explain this to me please? 1st September 2004
... question but I think that by slowing the system down with clonidine it doesn't make you crave so much. Heck, I dunno...
... taking meds, your blood pressure goes way up, the Clonidine prevents your blood presure from doing this- it will...
- Trying to stop! 31st August 2004
... up on cold water, Ensure shakes, and lots of rest. Clonidine blood pressure patches will help. You'll be sick...
- [B]Wilkey[/B] 30th August 2004
... t even know how or why it works. Have you tried a clonidine patch? It really helps, makes you even sleep better...
- Detoxing after 3 mos. of IV Dilaudid 29th August 2004
... days for nothing. So I refused and she gave me some clonidine patches and said come back in 7 days.
If it is...
- To Over 29th August 2004
... think I tolorated them to day 7 and then went for a clonidine patch with helped with the chills and aches pretty ... had to go through it would be a breeze. I took my clonidine patch off today and have had no physical wds.
When...
... lots of bathroom activities. Hard to sleep. But the clonidine really did help.
How is it in the beautiful state...
- NEW GUYS that needs help 29th August 2004
... went to my doctor and he gave me pills called NOVO- CLONIDINE 0.1MG i went home and started this pain alone with ... my family thinking i just got a cold. i took one clonidine soon as he gave it to me and i felt like i was going ... so bad to the point i could not sleep so i took the clonidine and boom it knocks me on my *** out cold. day 5 i ... though lol
my question is this when i take the clonidine it make me want to sleep, my ears get pluged and will...
... starting to go away now, do i feel weak because the clonidine
i am going to take your advice and go out, at 6...
- My new take on Suboxone! 27th August 2004
... till day six hits and you are in for a shock. The clonidine patch does help a little. It is very hard to sleep...
- Day 9 off Suboxone 27th August 2004
... emotional cravings. The physical w/d were helped by the clonidine patch. I am not sleeping well even after taking the...
- Question about hydro W/D 26th August 2004
... to eat(Ensure Shakes if possible), try and get some Clonidine , get monitored by a doctor. You will probably need...
- [B]Fisherman's New Thread on Suboxone[/B] 25th August 2004
... cave or relapse or take any ritalin. I only did the clonidine patch. Thanks Carly you can be my cheerleader anyday...
- Hey Over need your advice on the Sub! 25th August 2004
... Over,
My Sub doctor gave me Clonidine patches today. I also take 60mg Remeron and 1mg Klonipin...
- 60 days clean and worried.... 24th August 2004
... could monitor your pain meds, taper you, give you a clonidine patch for your blood press.
You can look at this...
- New Crisis 23rd August 2004
... want to call the doctor. You'll need to get some clonidine . Most detox places are in psych units and you don...
... before then you shouldn't have much of a problem. Clonidine will help you....try and see a doc who will help even...
- To all Suboxone users or interested ! 22nd August 2004
... discomfort for some time....they are now putting people on clonidine and trazadone after they have completed the bupenorhine...
... wasted 7 days if I went that route. She did give me a Clonidine patch but that will do little for me. She said I had...
- Can't get off Lortab 21st August 2004
... checked out. It is probably a normal withdrawal thing. Clonidine will help. Please stay off and give it some time...
... is common with loose "croakers"(doctors). Get some clonidine if you go to the doc and tell him you want off right...
... do about years of insomnia but I'll ask about the Clonidine when I see him tomorrow....
- Let's go onto something else 20th August 2004
... take any lortabs today and please respond on how the clonidine is doin for you...i still have a script for .5mg pills ... the patch should help you in that department too... clonidine goes right to the mu and kappa receptors that come...
... take any lortabs today and please respond on how the clonidine is doin for you...i still have a script for .5mg pills ... the patch should help you in that department too... clonidine goes right to the mu and kappa receptors that come ... the same? If so no I have not taken any today. The clonidine works to take the edge off but it makes me very tired...
- Phil will clonidine help for a few days? 19th August 2004
... RD;
Clonidine is not addictive at all. It’s actually a blood pressure ... withdrawal symptoms. There are many here who swear by Clonidine and say it actually did very, very well at suppressing ... documented my research and plan. If you do a WEB search on Clonidine you will find many reference and information about...
... stopped using the Diovan I was on and just used the Clonidine pills. It will make you tired as some BP meds do which...
... wrong? Its a Opiate blocker that worked great with the Clonidine patch. I went 30 days on both and came out smelling...
... wrong? Its a Opiate blocker that worked great with the Clonidine patch. I went 30 days on both and came out smelling...
... The clonidine will "knock you back a bit" meaning it will guard...
- Question on Xanax 19th August 2004
... problems. To be safe you might want to ask the doc about clonidine patches(to keep your blood pressure down) for the...
- Hydrocodone Addiction - Need some help... 18th August 2004
... day before you quit. Or he may want to put you on a clonidine patch for a few days that will definately help you...
- I messed up 18th August 2004
... may want to consult with your Dr. and request some clonidine patches to help with the nasty withdrawal side effects...
... may want to consult with your Dr. and request some clonidine patches to help with the nasty withdrawal side effects ... doctor and she stated that she is not a big fan of the clonidine patch in that it tends to knock people out. She called...
... form of dope in your mouth. It is best to demand the Clonidine . Ask Howard on this forum about benzos...they can...
... m not sure I agree with your DR., when it comes to Clonidine and Ativan but this is were folks can agree to disagree...
... Forget the clonidine . It is just for blood pressure. Get on the suboxone...
... Forget the clonidine . It is just for blood pressure. Get on the suboxone...
... No, I am glad my doctor has decided to not go the clonidine route as I do not want anymore drugs. I have taken...
- Its to hard 17th August 2004
... again. I'm working on it every day. If you can get clonidine it will make a world of difference. I quit while on...
- HELP Cold Turkey or dosing down? 16th August 2004
... Clonidine is a good idea. Being truthful with your doc is also ... Tapering is prolonged agony....it is best to get Clonidine , some Ensure milkshakes, lots of water, some ibuprofen...
... some meds that would help with the withdrawal, like Clonidine , Valium, something for the nausea and cramps, etc...
- Question about methadone.. 14th August 2004
... phenergan,compazine for nausea/vomiting...In addition Clonidine is
available as both a tablet ( different mgs/strengths ... patch ( also different strengths) ...I am a big fan of Clonidine
being used for heroin,pharmaceutical opiate detox...
... took EVERY suggestion, EVERY drug, was wearing the clonidine patch, and still, there was no pill or potion that...
- Day 3....Thanks guys for all the help/suggestions.. 12th August 2004
... -even if you ease your withdrawal by meds such as Clonidine or Immodium or Valium, etc--I could tap you on the...
... a 150 -200mg a day habit. My doctor prescribed me Clonidine or ( Katapress) patch and I couldn't believe it. It...
... a 150 -200mg a day habit. My doctor prescribed me Clonidine or ( Katapress) patch and I couldn't believe it. It...
- ULTRAM. Nonadictive? Not true 12th August 2004
... here help me with someway to get off the meds. I used Clonidine for my Hydro withdrawls and it was great. Is there...
- Need Help Please...Withdrawls 11th August 2004
... remember--for pain pill withdrawal--discussion of Clonidine (requires an Rx), Immodium for stomach, vitamins ...
- Trying to kick darvocet 11th August 2004
... in and get a couple of things to ease withdrawal ( clonidine and maybe a muscle relaxer)?
Good luck and let...
... in and get a couple of things to ease withdrawal ( clonidine and maybe a muscle relaxer)?
Good luck and let...
- Its my Birthday and I can't stop crying 7th August 2004
... to you at this time. Are you using those meds like Clonidine to help? Forgive me for not remembering your earlier...
... has a much quicker onset...) I am a big fan of using Clonidine
when people are detoxing from opiates - it is available...
- Scared, Crying inside............ 3rd August 2004
... ever have. He cut me off the Hydros and put me on Clonidine patch which is a high blood pressure medicine. For...
- Update, and question on hydro withdrawal 2nd August 2004
... baths is highly recommded for the skin crawlies. And clonidine (available only with a prescription), immodium, benedryl...
- Milk Thistle, Alpha Lipoic Acid, H2O 31st July 2004
... last time I went through this, I was wearing a 3mg clonidine patch and washing down huge doses of valium with mass...
... but not right now. It hurts! Actually, between the Clonidine and the Ativan I seem to be doing pretty well. I'm...
- How bad will it be.....someone? 29th July 2004
... last from Aug 4th till August 14th. Now, I do have Clonidine 0.1mg (40tbs)and 0.2mg(20tbs) , Ativan 1mg(27tbs) ... tolerable enough for me to enjoy myself? How much does the Clonidine and Lorazepam actually help? I've never used it before...
... the clonidine and ativan will help lots, and they really helped...
... may make that happen.
Someone tell me how much Clonidine or Ativan helped them with their withdrawals. I would...
... know that last time I went through w/d's without the Clonidine and Ativan, I couldn't concentrate enough to accomplish...
... Neurontin for the twitching, restlessness, and anxiety, clonidine for the shakes and sweats, and Provigil, which is...
... feeling much worse right now than I am. Maybe the combo Clonidine , Ativan, and Naproxin is actually doing better than...
- Vicodin Addict & Withdrawl (Help me...) 26th July 2004
... given more Darvocet, suppositories for nausea and
Clonidine . I was told I should not go "cold turkey" since I...
... tell you that you can go cold turkey if you take the Clonidine . I am a recovered Hydro addict and was set free from ... them with the clonidine . I was taking 15 10/325s a day and was going through ... incredibale withdrawls. Doctor put me on Clonidine and I didn't have one symptom. He put me on a patch ... years of it. I am now 6 weeks free and feeling great.
Clonidine works and it isn't a replacement for pain relief....
- 1st time here, addicted to Vicodin-7 months, PLEASE HELP. 21st July 2004
... severity of the withdrawals.
You'll need either a clonidine patch or clonidine in pill form for your Blood pressure...
... hydo habit. 'Fessed up to my doctor and he gave me Clonidine Patch and Gabitril.
The worst was over after 3...
- I'm getting help 19th July 2004
... Julie,
Clonidine is a patch, generally used for High Blood pressure ... , Naltrexone is a opiate blocker! I was using the Clonidine and getting down 2 like 2-3 Hydros per day and it ... so I say DO NOT take that damned drug :) but the Clonidine was nice, great drug, I'm sure you're DOC would approve...
- Dosage on clonidine? 13th July 2004
... Hi,
I was prescribed clonidine pills (.1mg- up to 4x a day as needed) when I saw ... at night) and insomnia. Good thing is, for me, the clonidine KNOCKS ME OUT, in fact, can only take it at night...
... [QUOTE=John 3:16]Hi,
I was prescribed clonidine pills (.1mg- up to 4x a day as needed) when I saw ... at night) and insomnia. Good thing is, for me, the clonidine KNOCKS ME OUT, in fact, can only take it at night ... both ends....
My regular Md. put me on the 1 mg clonidine patch,a librium taper down course(yucccchhh!) and...
- Nine days Hydro free and Proud! 13th July 2004
... Hi Bigepop,
I saw your post on the Clonidine patch thread that Seabee57 started. I went to page...
- Help With Sleep.....day 5 Of Detox 12th July 2004
... heartrate is still around 80-90. I have been on an .2 Clonidine Patch since Friday.
Thanks for your help!
Thomas63...
- Day 3 Of My Hydro Detox!!! 10th July 2004
... little help yesterday from my doctor, who gave me Clonidine Patch and Gabitril to help me get some sleep. Although...
- Detox update 8 days sober..I'm Back. 10th July 2004
... in my 8th day of vicoden free living? I tried the clonidine patch, and I became very anxiety filled. Is this...
- Time to tell my (LONG) story... 9th July 2004
... medication that will lessen the symptoms of withdrawal: clonidine , strong stomach cramp relievers, klonipin or other ... the stuff. :-( So, I had no medical helpers like clonidine to help me out (though I do have a few klonipin, which...
- starting tapering schedule 7th July 2004
... I am also going to take Barts advice and try the clonidine if things get rought but I am hoping to do this slow...
... dosage from here on out. I don't think you need the clonidine , your habit is tolerable. It would probably make...
... and give in. That is why I went cold turkey with the Clonidine patch. I am now 13 days free and off the patch and...
- Recovery Plan from Herion 6th July 2004
... detox off Methadone years down the road. I did use Clonidine for the first couple of weeks. I hope you and your...
- Hello John 3:16 4th July 2004
... 8 days- I read and commented on your thread about clonidine ! Glad it worked for you!
Yes, there are a few...
- Oxy addiction.....my first post 3rd July 2004
... addiction? If so, there are drugs (non-opiate) like Clonidine that can greatly lessen the effects of withdrawal...
... Hi There,
I am a firm believer of Clonidine . I concoure with TwinLynn on it. I was on 20 Hydros ... have to helpin some way or another} So he put me on Clonidine . I was withdrawling for 36 hr when I saw him and when ... on it. Look at web sites. That is my testimony to Clonidine .
Just here to let you know also that I am new to...
- Clonidine 3rd July 2004
... Was taking Clonidine for withdrawals to Heroin, felt almost minimal withdrawals...
... encouraging news. I am going to talk to my doc about the clonidine . The worst part about this is I am honestly on my ... this or should I take a little time offl. Will the clonidine work that well. Thanks for talking to me and thanks...
... day Lortab habit and my addictionologis prescribed clonidine (pills- so that I could "control" my intake more)...
... Haven't been on for awhile. I was reading and the clonidine caught my eye. Does anyone know if it works for getting...
... Does anyone know if clonidine works for valium withdrawal? How about for SSRI's...
