Clonidine for Perimenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 3)

• Cal...
• 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."

• Jue...
• November 28, 2019

"I have been taking clonidine for 5 weeks now and must say what a brilliant tablet. I've almost stopped having the day and night sweats and getting better night's sleep, BUT I MUST BE ONE OF THE UNLUCKY ONES GETTING SIDE EFFECTS FROM TAKING THESE. I'm due back to the doctor next week, so I will be asking him to gradually take me off these. The side effects which I have been getting and never had before taking these are constant dry eyes causing eye infection and crustiness around my eyes, swelling of the lower part of my legs and feet, my skin has become very dry and flaky, persistent morning headaches, and I 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 the 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."

• Amb...
• November 19, 2020

"I was put into medical menopause due to cancer. The night sweats were absolutely horrible, and I was having issues falling asleep. And if I did, it was only for 3 hours broken up throughout the night. I went to see my regular doctor multiple times and was put on several prescriptions for the hot and night flashes - nothing worked. I then called my GYN doctor and he prescribed me Clonidine HCL 0.1 mg tabs. I was to take 1 tablet at night daily for the first 2 weeks, then increase to 2 tabs. I have been taking 1 tab at night for 3 weeks now and have been sleeping without night sweats. I was only on them for 1 week before I noticed a change. HOWEVER, I did not increase my dose to 2 tabs because 1 tab is working well for me. If this stops happening, then I will increase to 2 tabs, but for now, 1 is doing the trick, and I am so happy and back to my normal self. I have not noticed any side effects at all."

• Coo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 9, 2016

"I started taking clonidine for high blood pressure before I had any hot flashes. When I started having hot flashes, I didn't think that the clonidine was helping me. I lost 30 lbs, and I started to wean myself off of the clonidine because I was getting low blood pressure readings. OMG! I didn't realize how bad the hot flashes could be. I am now taking the clonidine more for my hot flashes than my blood pressure. The side effects I had from clonidine are dry mouth and eyes, constipation, and feeling tired. I use Biotene mouthwash to help with dry mouth. The constipation is frustrating, so I take flaxseed oil and fish oil, and I don't eat cheese. I take my doses of .1 mg at midnight and at 3 pm so I am not tired at work."

• No...
• April 27, 2016

"I was hopeful that clonidine would help for my hot flashes, mainly so I could sleep better at night. I took one .2 mg tablet at bedtime as directed and felt horrible the whole next day. I was extremely sleepy, spacey, and queasy. Would much rather suffer the hot flashes, as despite them I was able to drive, work, and work out just fine compared to that day."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

"I didn't expect it to work, but clonidine does seem to reduce hot flashes. I actually find I just feel sort of hot all the time, but don't seem to break into sweats that often. After a month trying this, I actually feel a lot cooler!"

• Mag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 10, 2016

"Was prescribed clonidine last year after having umpteen hot flushes all day and through the night. My periods had stopped and they really helped. I felt great, slept well, and back to 'my old self.' My periods started again 3 months ago, and in the last 2 weeks, the hot flushes are back with a vengeance. I am on maximum dosage, really gutted as summer is upon us, making them a million times worse. Any advice or similar experiences would be very grateful for knowledge."

• Kaf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2016

"I struggled with flushes, which was uncomfortable, embarrassing, and distressing. My GP suggested this drug, and it transformed my daily life. On average, one hot flush a day, feel great, sleep has improved, and I am not irritable."

• Sik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2016

"This is my first week using the patch. I am taking 0.1. The reason for going on this is that I have been having horrific hot flashes. My doctor suggested I take Clonidine. I was a tad skeptical at first, but I gave it a try. I still have small hot flashes here and there, but nothing like the way it was before. I am actually wearing a long sleeve shirt with a jacket compared to wearing a dressy tank every day. The first day I was on it, I felt like I was hit by a bus, I was extremely tired. Five cups of coffee did not even wake me up or give me any energy. I start my next patch on Friday. I will see if I get tired and keep you all posted. So far, ten stars. I am actually smiling more because I am not overheated, and I don’t look a mess."

• Zec...
• March 11, 2017

"Been on clonidine to 25 micrograms, two in the morning, two at night. Not seen a lot of change. I've upped it to three in the morning and three at night in the last three days. I see great change, so only had two hot flashes today compared to hot flashes all night and a few in the day. I'm pleased, will keep you all updated. It will probably take a while to work. I will cut down in a month's time to two in the morning and two at night to see how it goes. Happy no more being soaking wet at night, yippee."

• Uss...
• May 13, 2013

"I just started on clonidine. I was noticing tiredness and insomnia, and I am emotional as well. My hot flashes are definitely less often, however, I am unsure if I will keep taking it due to waking at night with the flashes, which have not changed, unfortunately. I will see how it goes for another few days."

• Jol...
• March 1, 2016

"I started taking clonidine for hot flushes and anxiety, it's definitely not helped at all and made me feel ten times worse. I've suffered with hot flushes, dizziness to the extent I nearly fainted, shaky hands 3 to 4 times a day, shortness of breath, and feeling totally disorientated every single day. It's been absolutely awful, and I have not been able to go about my daily life. I'm now trying to wean myself off them."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

"I started with perimenopausal symptoms late last year but didn't realize that I was going into menopause. Only last month did I realize that it was menopause and it became worse. The sweating was unbearable, coupled with severe headaches. My pharmacist suggested I use Menograin (a brand of clonidine), and my sweating has subsided tremendously. Great product."

• 51...
• July 23, 2016

"I'd been having hot flashes at night for over 1 month but wasn't sure if that is what they were. Finally spoke to my doctor who suggested an HRT or clonidine. I chose clonidine as I have the occasional high blood pressure and switched from a prescribed BP medicine to a natural remedy after 6 months and getting it down. Clonidine worked that very night. I was getting hot flashes during the evening, usually starting around 8:30 pm. He warned me how it would make me sleepy, so I take it from 7-8 pm at night and am asleep by 10 pm. This way, I am awake by 6-7 am with no residual tiredness. I am on the 0.1 mg. I now have the 0.025 mg, which I want to try, 3 at once. This is to lose the 5 pounds I gained at my waist since I started the clonidine, hence the 9."

• Che...
• April 27, 2017

"I have had hot flashes for over 2 years, with hot flashes that wake me up every hour. I haven't slept through the night in over a year. I was told to take one 0.025 at night, and I could increase them if it didn't work. I took that dose for a week, and I didn't feel anything; same old. I then tried a few nights taking 2, and still nothing. After reading the other comments, I think I'm going to take 4 tonight and see if that works."

• Geo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2016

"My oncologist put me on clonidine two days ago for nighttime hot flashes caused by chemo for breast cancer in 2009. My cancer was estrogen-based, so I can't do HRT. I'm on an estrogen blocker. My hot flashes start immediately when I go to bed, and it takes me several hours to go to sleep. After taking the clonidine the first night, I slept from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and could not go back to sleep due to the hot flashes. Last night I got 4 hours of intermittent sleep with no change in hot flashes. Little sleep coupled with the drowsiness side effect of the med is really kicking my butt. Since it's really not helping with the hot flashes, I'm not taking it anymore. I'll live with the hot flashes."

• Met...
• December 5, 2017

"Have been having hot flushes for years at night, which are getting worse. Tried HRT for years but had to come off because of my age. Chemist suggested I ask the doctor about this drug. After 3 days, I couldn't keep my eyes open. I managed for 4 hours, then went to sleep for 4 hours. Hot flushes don't seem quite as bad. I only hope that this tiredness and drowsiness goes. Can't be doing with this."

• Chi...
• December 31, 2016

"I was prescribed a clonidine patch 0.2 mg as I am on the taller side. I started it yesterday, and it worked like a charm. Tonight, I am experiencing hot flashes. It takes time for meds to build up. I was originally on Brisdelle, which worked, but my insurance quit paying for it. I was then prescribed paroxetine 10 mg, which stopped working. My doc suggested the clonidine and/or some other SSRIs. For those of you that clonidine didn't work for, talk to your doc about SSRIs. I'm remaining optimistic."

• nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2020

"I took this clonidine for 3 weeks. It worked well for hot flashes, but the side effects were so hard on me - blurry eyes, numbness of fingers. Then I stopped taking it. I started yoga. Ladies, please, please do yoga, it works amazingly on hot flashes. I am back in my life."

• Ira...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

"Initially just took this as-needed for hot flashes (maybe ½ of a 0.1 mg pill twice a week), but things turned awful after I started taking it twice a day every day. After the first week and a half of that, I started noticing increased gas, nausea, headaches, low appetite, a general heaviness feeling of my whole body... then, a week after that came the awfully vivid dreams, sleeplessness, heightened anxiety, and irritability. I thought I was actually sick from something, but then realized it's from the consistent use of this medication. Will only take it from now on if I absolutely need it! Otherwise, it's staying in the back of my medicine cabinet."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2022

"I have been on Estalis patches 250/50 for around 8 years. The only menopause symptoms I have now are the hot flushes. These occur mostly during the day and can last for an hour or more. I am literally glowing in the dark. My GP has kept me on the Estalis but has prescribed me 100 mcg Clonidine twice a day to help with the flushes. I have been so drowsy since starting them and struggle to make it through the day without needing a nap. I have today started cutting the tablets in half, so half morning and half night. Fingers crossed, this is an adequate amount. Just wondering do I stay on the hormone patches or try and wean off."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2022

"I take clonidine twice a day, 3 in the morning, 3 at night. I've been on them now about 3 months, and they have not stopped my flushes. They are really getting me down. The doctor told me that there's nothing else I can have as I can't have HRT."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2022

"Taking 0.025 x 2 early morning, late afternoon, and before bed. Hot flashes gone during the day and only once a night. So grateful for this medicine. No side effects except a bit less energy. The hot flashes were severe and very frequent, every 40 or 50 mins. Medicine is free under my insurance in the Netherlands."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2021

"I started off 4 months ago taking one 25 mg tab in the morning and one in the evening. I am now on 4 morning and evening and two midday and still getting hot flushes. I think it's time the Dr had a rethink and tried me on other medication."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2021

"After the first dose, Clonidine worked for me. I had to up the dose a little, but then no more hot flushes. I also have to mention that I was on Lyrica 300 mg twice a day and started titrating down. When I was finally off the Lyrica is when the hot flashes started. I was on Lyrica for something else, and I didn't know I was having hot flashes, as Lyrica is one of the meds that they give you for hot flushes. I went back on the Lyrica and had to go right back up to my regular dose, and I was still having hot flushes. Then I started Clonidine. Wow. Took everything away. I can drink or eat hot or spicy foods without fear of a HF. I can even soak in a hot bath again. My hope is that I might be able to titrate down the Lyrica again as far as I can go if the Clonidine will work as well without the Lyrica."