Side effect(s) of Clonidine

Read the side effects of Clonidine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist. Most Common - Dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, lethargy, sedation, sleeplessness, dizziness, impotence/sexual dysfunction, dry throat, constipation, tingling, nausea and vomiting.

Body as a Whole - Fever, uneasiness, weakness, pallor and withdrawal syndrome.

Heart - Congestive heart failure, stroke, slow/fast heart rate, chest pain, fainting, high blood pressure and palpitations.

Central Nervous System - Sudden severe confusion, mental depression, hallucinations, localized numbness, abnormal dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability and other behavioral changes.

Skin - Angioneurotic edema, rash, hives, itching, hair loss and pigmentation.

Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, salivary gland pain

Genitourinary - Difficulty in urination.

Metabolic - Breast enlargement in males and weight gain.

Musculoskeletal - Muscle or joint pain and leg cramps.

Eye - Blurred vision, decreased lacrimation and burning of eyes.

Other Precautions : * Do not take more than the recommended dose.