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What Causes Dizziness And Body Weakness While On Clonidine For High BP?
my cardiologist odered a prescription for Clonodine 01 .MG as my BPwas 190/88f, I took a clonid ine tablet as I wazs feeing dizy and unbalanced and weak. A few a hours later my BP is 119/78/78 anI amstill faint, dizzy and .unbalanced but nto to the same degree. Thr directiond S.ay take every hour as needed. . Will the clonidine wear off. What then. My docrtor is not available this evening for further advice.I am 92 years old, Femael.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that Clonidine can cause you such symptoms like dizziness and weak and decrease in Blood pressure more than 40mmHg instantly can also result in these symptoms.
It's recommended for you to take Telmisarten 40 mg once daily till your next appointment with your Physician.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Dizziness And Body Weakness While On Clonidine For High BP?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that Clonidine can cause you such symptoms like dizziness and weak and decrease in Blood pressure more than 40mmHg instantly can also result in these symptoms. It s recommended for you to take Telmisarten 40 mg once daily till your next appointment with your Physician. I hope this information will answer your query. Kind Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap