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Aside from antihypertensive effects, clonidine can exert sedative, analgesic, and anxiolytic effects
Medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comprise stimulants (amphetamines and methylphenidate) and nonstimulants (atomoxetine and extended-release clonidine and guanfacine) Clonidine extended-release tablets are used to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Previous studies have suggested that clonidine may be useful as a potential treatment for youths with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Kapvay (clonidine) is a prescription medicine used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clonidine Hydrochloride
It may also reduce the hyperactivity associated with attention deficit
We talk about which stimulants are better tolerated, when to use alpha 2 agonists (like clonidine and guanfacine), and finally what to know about the norepinephrine reuptake
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of clonidine extended release in patients with ADHD
It’s available in a variety of forms as both a generic and brand-name drug
Brand names: Catapres, Clonidine ER, Kapvay, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Nexiclon XR
Clonidine (clonidine hydrochloride) is a centrally-acting alpha-2 agonist that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
The Kapvay brand is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
It is not approved for use in ADHD in adult patients and ADHD is not listed as an off-label usage of the medication
Clonidine extended-release tablets may treat ADHD by affecting the part of the brain that controls attention and impulsivity
Regular follow-up is key in the management of ADHD and should assess symptoms, overall function, presence of comorbidities, adverse effects of treatment, and medication use
Do not switch from the extended-release tablets to the immediate-release tablets unless your doctor tells you to