Clonidine for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• Tph...
• February 8, 2017

"in response to the clonidine and anxiety. I've found that Vistaril (Atarax) does the same to me, it's supposed to be for anxiety (non-narcotic), and it's also for allergies (so it's like a prescription Benadryl, lol), but it makes me the opposite of calm, lol. So I hear you. What helps 20 others has the opposite effect on 1. Guh, it's that 1%, lol. I've fallen into the 1% category, lol."

• Ali...
• July 12, 2022

"Exhausted to the point of having to sleep during the day, which I never do. Burning eye pain. Does not help me sleep for eight hours. Taking it only to sleep. So far, not particularly happy. Exhausted! Probably going to ask for an alternative. On to yet another. Extreme dry mouth. Yuk!"

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2023

"I was put on 0.1 mg of clonidine for a month now due to hydroxyzine having no/minimal effect on my anxiety/panic disorder but just making me feel and act like a zombie. I am taking this in conjunction with 1.5 tablets of 0.50 mg sertraline a day for my depression/anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD, panic disorder, GAD, and mild depression. The depression has cleared up, however, I feel as if my panic attacks have increased since starting this pill. I still wake up every morning 3-6 hours before my alarm with a pounding heart, tremors, difficulty breathing, and a heavy pressure on my chest. I keep the clonidine on my bedside table and take 1/2 a tablet after attempting to calm down for about 30 minutes. The pill works to put me back asleep, but the panic remains until then, albeit dimmed a bit. I have started having a lot of chest pain or pressure on my chest due to the frequency of the attacks and anxiety, as it is an everyday thing. Dosage may need to be increased for more effective treatment?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2025

"Really helped with my anxiety. I have 3 siblings who always scream they're little. But being on this helped to ignore those angry thoughts. I'm much more calm hearing them. I can hear them all I want now. Also, it helped with restlessness."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 29, 2025

"I've been taking clonidine since 6 months. I was taking clonazepam for 26 years, and I needed something to manage the benzo withdrawals, which were horrible. My doctor prescribed 0.1 twice a day. This medication for me is the game changer. I was so crippled with anxiety from benzo withdrawal, I didn't want to be around anyone, scared to leave the house, and was a complete mess. Since taking clonidine, all those attacks are gone. The only negative I can say about it is the dry mouth. I'd recommend trying this, especially for those of you experiencing benzo withdrawal. Best of luck, and I hope what I shared may help someone."

• CGC...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 24, 2024

"I was introduced to this drug when I detoxed from prolonged use of alcohol. It has been a wonder worker for me, both then and still today. I am able to control my anxiety, get quality sleep, and manage occasional blood pressure spikes and stress-induced overwhelm. If you are considering stopping drinking, this drug is a game changer."

• gau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2021

"It may work for some people, not for me. I do not tolerate meds that raise the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. I experienced irritability, headaches, insomnia, paresthesia, and blood pressure that fluctuated throughout the day."

• Mr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

"My psychiatrist prescribed me 0.1 mg 3 times a day for my anxiety and panic attack disorder. I literally have between 8 to 12 attacks daily and anxiety from the moment I wake up until I hopefully get some sleep using Zzzquil or Benadryl. My condition has only gotten worse, and this psychiatrist I see is very rude, judgmental, and speaks down to me like I am dirt. I really hope no one else has a doctor like this. She's very unprofessional and says things to belittle me for the last 4 visits. I literally cried in my car for 10 minutes after seeing her last time. She made me feel horrible about myself. Also, she left me without medication for 2 weeks. I need to find a new doctor immediately."

• don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2019

"Clonidine is the best medication for my anxiety. I take it in the morning and then at bedtime, my anxiety is gone, a God blessing for me, better than benzos."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"In my opinion, clonidine is the best prescription for panic and anxiety. Nothing else worked."

• DPD...
• May 20, 2016

"Works great for anxiety, it does cause sedation, but is highly effective for keeping the anxiety at bay."

• zoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2016

"I'm experiencing ambivalence and a general feeling of irritation and anger since I've been on this drug... anyone else?"

• Fre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

"Kicks in slower than a benzo, but works."

• Buz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2020

"Clonidine worked great for about a week, then my anxiety kicked into overdrive. I felt I was going to go nuts. I began completely not well and felt I was at risk. Very scary situation!"

• Anx...
• October 20, 2016

"If you want to be chronically lethargic and unable to function in most areas of your life, here's your medication. It is the most draining med I've taken for anxiety. Knocks you out all day long."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2024

"Honestly love Clonidine better than benzos or anything else I've tried for anxiety, like Buspar or hydroxyzine... Completely knocks out the anxiety."

• Ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2019

"I take 1 mg of clonidine to help taper off lorazepam. I take one at night to sleep and as needed. It has helped a lot."

• Rag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2024

"This worked for me. I was given 0.2 at bedtime and my anxiety was nonexistent during the day."

• Suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2020

"This clonidine was prescribed in conjunction with TCAs and beta blockers for agoraphobia with panic disorder. It caused even more severe panic and dark thoughts."

• Mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 18, 2022

"Awesome medication for anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and tension. Can definitely cause dry mouth, eyes, and nose. But the benefits outweigh the side effects."

• Big...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 18, 2021

"If I did not have my 0.3 mg of Catapres, I would be in so much trouble from hypertension."

• Coc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2021

"I’m 63 and was put on Clonidine. I never felt worse in my life. I was totally put in a manic state. Thankfully, my internist told me to get off of it, the same thing my cardiologist said."