Clonedine

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Clonidine? Clonedine is a common misspelling of clonidine.

People with high blood pressure may benefit from clonidine hydrochloride (Catapres^®, Catapres-TTS^®, Duraclon^®), a prescription drug that helps to lower both blood pressure and heart rate. One specific form of this medication can also be used in combination with opiates to treat severe pain in people with cancer; it is given by continuous epidural infusion (an "epidural"). Before your healthcare provider prescribes you this medicine, make sure he or she is aware if you have angina, are pregnant, or are taking anticoagulant drugs.

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