Clonidine for Insomnia, Stimulant-Associated User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Catapres, Clonidine ER, Kapvay, Onyda XR, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Nexiclon XR
Reviews for Clonidine
- mom...
- June 16, 2015
"It works well with sleep since I have had insomnia for over 10 years. I tried Ambien, but I like clonidine better, although some nights I wake up 4-5 hours later to have to take another dose."
- Jen...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 12, 2012
"I have been taking this medication for a few years now. It has helped somewhat with my insomnia. It's probably time to increase the dosage."
- BWi...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 21, 2022
"This medication only puts me to sleep. I only sleep for 3 hours, and I’m up for the rest of the night. Taking it for insomnia. Trying to find something that will keep me asleep for at least 7 hours."
- Ble...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 10, 2021
"Clonidine is the only medication that makes me tired. Even medications prescribed for insomnia don't work as well."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Sle...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 21, 2022
"It helps me fall asleep, but when it wears off, I wake up early and can't go back to sleep."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 23, 2020
"We tried this for my son who is 7. He was up all night, did not sleep, and had a bloody nose every night, about 5 of them. We stopped it right away."
- Peo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 28, 2022
"I have ADHD. I take medicine, and my whole life I have had problems sleeping. My whole life, I started taking 0.1 mg of clonidine, and it's helped."
- Bru...
- April 22, 2016
Clonidine "My daughter takes it to help sleep. She's 7 years old. Take Concerta for ADHD. She's been on 2 mg Clonidine for 2 years. She complained her stomach hurts. Is it the ADHD meds or the Clonidine?"
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"Clonidine definitely makes me tired and helps with my anxiety. I have to take another med with it in order to fall asleep, though."