How Many Clonidine Pills Would Be Considered An Overdose?
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I was just informed that my family member just took 7 Clonidines. Is this an overdose? Please answer as soon as possible.

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Re: Cam (# 50)

I have a bottle of 60 0.1..
I hope my mind gets better feeling hopeless..

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Re: Nickole (# 11)

Boy, did you evet hit the nail on the head!

No sleeping medicine has ever worked for me, except Seroquel. But, the tradeoff is that it made me gain almost 40 pounds of weight.

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Re: Nickole (# 11)

No sleep medicines ever helped me sleep.
That is, until a public clinic doctor prescribed it to me for off-label use as a sleep aid. The 400 mg. dose is considered by most to be a high dosage. But, a few years ago, I was prescribed 900 mg. When I found a job with insurance benefits, I returned to my private psychiatrist, and I asked him why he never prescribed Seroquel for me for my severe insomnia for decades. I asked him if he didn't know about it, or, if he didn't think that it would solve my torture of insomnia. He replied that he knew that it would work for me. I told him that I couldn't understand still. He pointed at my belly, and said, "I didn't prescribe it because I knew it would make you blow up like a toad (weight-wise). And, he was right. I gained close to 40 pounds after I started taking the Seroquel.

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Re: Cece (# 17)

Imagine when u think u got it all figured out in life. I'm 48 & very pretty. Not conceded. But yet I feel all alone. As well, my husband of many years turned to crack. I lost my place of living. My son has to leave his friends, his jobs, and I was reading how sad it is u have no one in life to help u. Just use and hurt u. It truly is an evil world.

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My son is autisc and he takes half a clonidine during the day whole 0.01 at night to help him sleep, today was a rough day for me and I accidentally gave him a lot 0.01 dose of clonidine and he has been in and out of sleep. Is that considered a overdose or do he just needs to sleep it off??

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Re: info (# 4)

Same but i only take 2 as a family memeber is conserned about my well being as i am 14 and have sleep anxiety

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Re: Heidi (# 8)

They are also used for sleep and impulse. Or maybe this person IS using them for sweat

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Re: Ash (# 5)

i take .3 every night for sleep. sometimes two but it makes me sleep for like 15 hours when i do so.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

No, I was just asking. Thank you for your reply.

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Re: T (# 16)

Hi, My name is Crys. I just wanted to tell YOU NOT to give up...I don't know you, but I Love You and I am going to be praying for you. I know from experience, over 13 + years on Opiates, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Etc...at my lowest. My lifesaver (hubby now) came into my life and saved it. The end of May will be 2 years. In such a little time frame, I'm a completely different person thanks to God sending him to me!!! PLEASE know that YOU matter to someone.

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Re: Cheryl (# 18)

I know exactly how you feel, with suicidal thoughts always lingering in the back of my mind as well! Hope you feel better soon bc it really is no game. But I get exactly how you feel...

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Technically, taking anything above and beyond what is prescribed to you is considered an overdose. Therefore, if you find yourself or another patient having to take more, it should be contingent upon the prescribing doctor's approval (for your own safety).

Based on data from the MayoClinic, the usual recommended dose of Clonidine for adults and children vary depending on what ailment you're prescribed it for (i.e. ADHD or high blood pressure).

For adults taking Clonidine ER for hypertension, the usual dose is 0.17 to 0.52 mg per day.

For adults taking Clonidine IR for hypertension, the usual dose is 0.2 mg to 0.6 mg per day, divided and given two times daily.

For teenagers and children 6 years of age and older prescribed Clonidine for ADHD: Starting dose of 0.1 milligram (mg) once a day, given at bedtime / Dosage may be increased at the doctor's discretion.

Source: "Clonidine (Oral Route)". Mayoclinic.org. Web. March 1st, 2017

NOTE: In the event of a serious overdose, visiting a local emergency room may be ideal. You can also call the American Association of Poison Control Centers (who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 1-800-222-1222. This organization is said to support 55 poison centers from around the nation in efforts to prevent and treat poison exposures.

Hope this helps!

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Re: Pandabear (# 2)

Well, I tried it last night, didn’t do anything to me. No side effects, nothing. Don’t even think I fell asleep faster than normal. Note I take 0.1, and last night I took 0.3, and the nightbefore, I took 0.2. Nothing happens. I think I have to go higher, although I also take Adderall and Zoloft, so I could try those to...

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Re: T (# 16)

I'm so sorry about all you are going thru I know that feeling... I'm in a bad spot myself.hang in there and God bless you.

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Re: Ash (# 5)

I take 2 so i think it would be best to take 2.

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Re: T (# 16)

I can relate to feeling completely alone. I wish I could do something to help because I know how much pain you're feeling. Don't give up. She can't force you to move out. Get into a job and find an apartment or rent a room from someone. Your life will change soon. Don't give up. I'm praying for you.

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Re: Pandabear (# 2)

I think you will be fine. I'm incredibly depressed and considered taking this drug. I'm so tired of life. I've lived thru much abuse, alcoholism, and addiction.... I'm looking desperately for help and acceptance now that I'm sober but can't find it. The ER is full of mean nurses and seems to belittle and degrade me so I don't want to go. I'm exhausted from this...

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Re: Pandabear (# 2)

Yes!!! Please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital.

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My sister has severe autism and took four 0.2 mg of Clonidine. What will happen to her? Will she be okay? This is an accidental case but she picked up my pills and took the last four.

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I took 6 clonidine on accident idk how but will I be ok please help me

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