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Can Clonidine Be Taken For High BP?

I already take Diltiazem and Hctz for blood pressure. It has been 5 wks since I had Kenalog 40 mg in both shoulders. Have fought blood pressure since then. Dr just prescribed Clodine just when BP climbs iver 150 on top and 90 on bottom. Did not say anything about pulse, which races. Right noe it is 135 iver 75 with pulse if 90. My oroblem ux my head. It has felt like it id going to blow up since shots 5 weeks ago. I also had cataract surgery on last eyebSeptember 5. Should I go ahead and take a clinodine since it is still under 150/90. Dont know what to do about head. Also should I use heat or ice on back of head?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Clonidine is usually given for resistant hypertension.The only precaution is for Rebound hypertension:don't stop the drug abruptly;discontinue therapy by reducing dose gradually over 2–4 days to avoid rapid increase in BP.

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Can Clonidine Be Taken For High BP?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Clonidine is usually given for resistant hypertension.The only precaution is for Rebound hypertension:don t stop the drug abruptly;discontinue therapy by reducing dose gradually over 2–4 days to avoid rapid increase in BP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.