Clonidine for Perimenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 2)

• Works...
• March 15, 2016

"I am 52 and when I finally started taking it faithfully every night and not skipping nights because of the side effect of drowsiness; I have no hot flashes, anymore. My doctor wrote for me to take 1 to 2 tabs before bedtime and I take 1 and 1/2 at night. I occasionally may have some mild warmth but no embarrassingly breaking out in heavy sweating about 20 to 30 times a day like before or every 20 minutes or so like I was sweating before. I started taking it as prescribed about 3 weeks ago with no skipping around on taking it. I also was prescribed Mimvey Lo and Effexor for the hot flashes but I truly saw a big decrease in the flashes when I started taking the Clonodine faithfully and as prescribed."

• Passim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

"I had used Bioidentical HRT for about 10 years until I had an abnormal mammogram with calcifications. I was told no more BHRT. Even though I tapered down, I soon began having night sweats and hot flashes again. At 64, this was just unacceptable! I heard about Clonidine. I don't like taking medications if I don't have to, but I was desperate to find relief. I have been using only 0.1 MG once a day instead of twice a day as directed, mainly because I simply can't remember to take it twice. So far, I think it's doing what it's intended. Has anyone else found relief taking it only once a day?"

• Amand...
• March 2, 2016

"I was prescribed clonidine for my inferno day flushes, and uncomfortable night sweats, 4 weeks ago. I take 0.025 micrograms, 4 times a day, and after the third week, I started to feel like myself again. The flushes are just a mild warmth, and the sweats have almost disappeared! They were a bit tricky getting use to initially, but my ability to focus is returning, the strange headache has reduced by 90%, and I'm actually feeling more human now. I've been told the effects of the medication won't last long term, so I'll need to look into that, but for now, I feel great! "

• lurks...
• October 24, 2010

"I went through surgical menopause due to a TAH/BSO in July 2010. Withing days I was having 24-30 hotflashes/night sweats every 24 hours. Because I had stage IV endometriosis, HRT was not advised. I read about clonidine, and asked my doctor if I could give the clonidine patch a try. It has worked very well for me--I'd say I've seen a 70% reduction in hot flashes. I no longer wake up at night and those I do experience during the day are definitely less intense than before the clonidine."

• 894540
• July 7, 2016

"I was prescribed .05 mg twice a day (half a .1 mg tablet in a.m. and p.m.) for night sweats associated with early perimenopause. It worked perfectly with no side effects and I could again sleep through the nights. I took clonidine for approximately 9 months then went off the medication for 3 years. This year the night sweats came back and I've resumed taking the same dose of clonidine with the same wonderful results. It is a minimally invasive solution for a very disruptive problem."

• Karen...
• January 8, 2016

"I started having heat flashes just a few months ago. My sleep has always been disrupted, but with the hot flashes sleep was impossible. I just started taking one dose always day at bedtime. Not only are the heat flashes completely gone, but I'm finally able to get the rest I need. I do notice the dry mouth but it's not that much of an issue. Thank you for this product. I would highly recommend it."

• Kazzie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

"I'm 49. I started taking 2 clonidine in the morning & 2 at night for my hot flushes & night sweats. Bingo!! Very much reduced. Until my body got used to them so Dr told me to take 3 in a morning & 3 at night - again BRILLIANT result, for about 3 weeks. Now they are worse than ever!!! I wake 3, 4, 5, 6 times a night and thats only WHEN I sleep. Usually by 2.30am I'm WIDE AWAKE having been woken by a night sweat, absolutely soaking wet with sweat. I feel yucky all the time, my skin is dry and my contact lenses are UNBEARABLE. I have headaches, cramps & my memory is shocking!!!! So..today i took the plunge. I went back to the Dr & have started on HRT today. I'm 49 (for 10 more days) "

• Janey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

"Having had months of sleepless nights with night sweats the first time I took this the best sleep ever and over the last few days the same. The impact that has had on me being able to do things as a single mum and business owner is phenomenal...mojo is definitely back. I have experienced the drowsiness some experience where your eyes can hardly open but was pre -warned and changed things around for that. Finally glad to get a good nghts sleep after months without one!"

• Queen...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 25, 2016

"I was prescribed this as I could not take HRT as I have had breast cancer. tt was totally effective in stopping my hot flushes, and I couldn't have gont to work without it. I was on it for a few years, but I don't need to take it anymore, now I'm 63. I wasn't warned of any side effects, so I don't know if my slightly drier eyes (I wear contact lenses) and my migraines which I think got worse for a time, were due to my age or stress, or what. But it was an absolute godsend for hot flushes, and I wasn't aware of any other side effects."

• MarshaW
• January 21, 2017

"I am almost 43 and started having hot flashes a year and a half ago. My daytime hot flashes were terrible. Talk about embarrassing. I looked like a sweating tomato. Everyone was always asking if I was ok. How do you tell perfect strangers to back off politely. I was 'slightly' irritable. At night was a thousand times worse. I felt like I was trying to sleep in a puddle. Tired of washing my pillows and linens everyday.. Started 0.1 mg twice a day today hoping it works. I am tired of living in a sauna. It's hard to even stay hydrated this way. It has to stop."

• Sazzy...
• September 23, 2016

"I would approach taking this drug with caution. I have M.E and am super-sensitive to drugs. I took 3 25mcg tablets over 24 hours as advised and felt awful. Panicky, detached, agitated, couldnt sleep, irritable. It was toxic to me. I would try half a pill to see if you can tolerate it. Ifelt like i was loosing my mind and would rather have night sweats! Hope this is helpful."

• not...
• February 19, 2016

"glad I found this site and these reviews. I just started clonidine 0.1mg last night, and I had the best night of sleep in a month. I felt hot 1 or 2 times, but not nearly as extreme as the 4-5 hot flashes I have been having. I couldn't believe the drug could be this effective, so I wanted to search other people's experiences, and it seems the effects are true! And it also explains why I seem to be dragging this morning; my morning workout was tough to get through and I couldn't understand why I seemed so exhausted. Now I'm hoping I'll get over that side effect or get used to it, and that this keeps working for me."

• Sierr...
• March 9, 2016

"My hot flashes started at 34 and I'm 54. Since going through menopause a couple years ago, the flashes have been debilitating! Twenty or more a day and waking 4 or 5 times at night. I've complained to many doctors and none ever suggested this medication. Since starting on it my flashes have reduced about 75%! Amazing! I'm sleeping again. However, I'm also struggling with the side effects - tired, constipated, depressed, dry mouth/sinuses causing snoring and I'm having trouble focusing. I'm able to get through my work day okay, but I'm just not myself. Hoping the side effects will pass."

• Lizzie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2017

"My GP prescribed Clonidine 25mg twice a day, as I was having so many hot flushes, it was becoming impossible to live a normal life, I'm 51, and definitely peri-menopausal ! Since taking clonidine my symptoms have improved 100% ! I might get the odd flush now & again, but nowhere near as bad as they were before, if these work, without me having to take HRT, I'm very happy."

• J k
• May 9, 2017

"I have gone from 40 plus hot flushes to none! Fantastic, I take 2 tablets twice a day. But remember to those who increase your dose, this is a vasodilator and you should not increase it past 2 twice a day without seeking medical advice."

• Sweaty...
• October 26, 2013

"I take 150mg twice a day I was orignally taking twice a day for hot flushes which worked straight away and I was over joyed at not even suffering any hot flushes ( I was getting between 15 to 20 a day). However, I stopped smoking over 6 weeks ago and the Clonidine as now stopped working altogether. I am back to the hot flushes with a vengence and will need to consider HRT as I am cannot concentrate due to the hot flushes and insomnia waking upto 4 time a night. Consquently more work is suffering."

• Aunty...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2018

"After having hot flashes and night sweats for over two months and keeping hubby awake all night. I decided to go see my Dr. today, she prescribed Clonidine HCL 0.1 mg. I just took my first dose and am very skeptical on what it will do. Wish me luck and I’ll keep you posted."

• mp53840
• July 20, 2010

"I was prescribed clonidine by my Doctor for hot flashes, one in the morning and one in the evening. It was amazing for the first year, until the pharmacy changed labs and bought a different pill, supposedly same dosage, but the pill is a different color, shape and lettering on it. It does nothing for me anymore! I've asked the pharmacy to purchase the original pill from the original lab. They claim they are all the same....my body knows it is NOT. I am still taking it otherwise I would have 15 hot flashes a day, instead I only have 8 to 10. "

• Cooling...
• October 3, 2015

"I've had hot flashes for over 10 years. I'm 53. I had them nearly every 20 minutes during the day and was waking 5 times every night, often drenched in sweat. I have a physically demanding job and needed REST! 3 weeks on the product and I'm down to 1-2 minor flashes nightly and a few minor ones during the day - compared to the ones before the patch, they're barely noticeable. I do itch at the patch site and some bruising. The benefits are worth the minor discomfort."

• Thali...
• December 2, 2015

"I started taking Clonidine less than a month ago and my hotflashes are 99% gone, if I get one or two they are very light and I don't sweat at all. I used to get at least 4 hotflashes during sleep...they are gone completely at night. My life changed and I can rest."

• Jue
• November 28, 2019

"I have been taking clonodine for 5 weeks now and must say what a brilliant tablet, I've almost stopped having the day and night sweats and getting better nights sleep,BUT I MUST BE ONE OF THE UNLUCKY ONES GETTING SIDE EFFECTS FROM TAKING THESE. I'm due back to doctors next week so will be asking him to gradually take me off these. The side effects which I have been getting and never had before taking these is constant dry eyes causing eye infection and crustiness round my eyes, swelling of the lower part of my legs and feet, my skin has become very dry and flaky, persistent morning headaches, and just recently noticed my hair seems to be thinning out. I checked side effects out online and all these were listed, it also said not to just stop taking the tablets as this could increase your blood pressure. I take 2 tablets in morning and 2 at night of 25 micrograms for each tablet.I'm so sad that it has caused me side effects as the tablet was working well, apart from the unwanted side effects."

• CalmC...
• August 27, 2016

"Started clonidine Monday Aug 22nd, first dose that night. Not one private summer since!!!! Do be careful with alcohol!!! I sleep like a baby, don't sweat like crazy and Now my man can hold me all night."

• Life...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2017

"I'm on my second week of using the clonidine patch for the terrible flushes and night sweats. What a difference! Yes I still have 2 or 3 during the day , maybe 2 at night . Nothing like I was having so it's a great relief. I am having headaches but I think I can deal with them rather than sweating profusely and no sleep."

• sweat...
• December 23, 2015

"I'm 52 & last October hot flashes started, about 14 daily (worse at night). Desperate for relief GP prescribed Clonidine warning they cause headaches. I'm prone to h/aches, 2-3 weekly and also suffer with migraine. Took for 2 wks & flushes stopped completely AND no headaches! However, after only 2 months the hot flashes returned & I was getting migraines. GP advised I stop but must do so gradually. When I did OMG, migraines were debilitating so be warned! Don't understand why pills stopped working for me, I was on cloud 9 with these, had got my life back! Felt terrific for those 2 months, so frustrating!"

• Jo F
• May 1, 2017

"I started on HRT when I was 50! I will be 75 next month & I am still having flashes day & night. The HRT I was on was stopped 36 months ago & the flushes started again! I was given Premarin which worked great & after 2 years was told to wean myself off them which I did & the flushes came back...I went back to see my doctors & saw a nurse practioner who told me that I shouldn't be on HRT at my age, but was prescribe them again & I did exactly the same thing took them for a few month & weaned myself off them...the flushes came back with a vengence! now after six months of hell day & night I have been put on Clondine (Dixarit)....2x25mcg twice a day...2 weeks in nothing has changed, but I will keep 'taking the tablets' (lol) good luck all"