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Can Clonidine Lose Its Ability To Lower Blood Pressure Over Time

Updated May 13, 2016
Buffy Says:
Wed, May 11, 2016

I've been on the clonidine 0.2mg transdermal for almost a year with very good results. For about 2 wks now my bp has been around 150/90. Could the clonidine be losing effect on my bp? Before starting clonidine my bp was 200/110 and hr was 140 for weeks. Lisinopril 40mg did nothing but give me severe nausea and diarrhea.

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Verwon Says:
Fri, May 13, 2016

Hello, Buffy! How are you?

Yes, your body will eventually get used to anything that you ingest for a long period of time and it will no longer be as effective. Sometimes it takes years for some people, but for others it may take only a few months.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and insomnia.

Have you informed your doctor?

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