Clonidine for Perimenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 3)

• chris...
• May 5, 2016

"I started taking clonidine December 2015. I had to stop because of the side effects were terrible . I've struggled till today which is the 6 May 2016 . The doctor told me to take them again . A smaller dose . I'm 56 and been on the menopause for a year . I've not slept properly in all that time . If they don't work again . I think I'm going to take hrt. I don't really want to take it cause I'm scare of the risk with it . Wish every one well who going through the same as me ."

• Jo F
• May 1, 2017

"I started on HRT when I was 50! I will be 75 next month & I am still having flashes day & night. The HRT I was on was stopped 36 months ago & the flushes started again! I was given Premarin which worked great & after 2 years was told to wean myself off them which I did & the flushes came back...I went back to see my doctors & saw a nurse practioner who told me that I shouldn't be on HRT at my age, but was prescribe them again & I did exactly the same thing took them for a few month & weaned myself off them...the flushes came back with a vengence! now after six months of hell day & night I have been put on Clondine (Dixarit)....2x25mcg twice a day...2 weeks in nothing has changed, but I will keep 'taking the tablets' (lol) good luck all"

• Amber
• November 19, 2020

"I was put into medical menopause due to cancer. The night sweats were absolutely horrible, and I was having issues falling asleep. And if I did, it was only for 3 hours broken up, throughout the night. I went to see my regular dr multiple times and was put on several prescriptions for the hot and night flashes - nothing worked. I then called my GYN dr and he prescribed me Clonidine HCL 0.1mg Tabs. I was to take 1 tablet at night daily for the first 2 weeks, then increase to 2 tabs. I have been taking 1 tab at night for 3 weeks now, and have been sleeping without night sweats. I was only on them for 1 week before I noticed a change. HOWEVER, I did not increase my dose to 2 tabs because 1 tab is working well for me. If this stops happening, then I will increase to 2 tabs, but for now, 1 is doing the trick, and I am so happy and back to my normal self. I have not noticed any side-affects at all."

• No...
• April 27, 2016

"I was hopeful that clonidine would help for my hot flashes mainly so I could sleep better at night. I took one .2 mg tablet at bedtime as directed and felt HORRIBLE the whole next day. I was extremely sleepy, spacey and queasy. Would much rather suffer the hot flashes as despite them I was able to drive, work and workout just fine compared to that day."

• Cookie...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 9, 2016

"I started taking Clonidine for high blood pressure before I had any hot flashes. When I started having hot flashes I didn't think that the clonidine was helping me. I lost 30 lbs and I started to wean myself off of the clonidine because I was getting low blood pressure readings. OMG! I didn't realize how bad the hot flashes could be. I am now taking the clonidine more for my hot flashes than my blood pressure. The side effects I had from clonidine are dry mouth and eyes, constipation, and feeling tired. I use biotiene mouthwash to help with dry mouth. The constipation is frustrating so I take flaxseed oil and fish oil and I don't eat cheese. I take my doses of .1 mg at midnight and at 3pm so I am not tired at work."

• Kaff
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2016

"I struggled with flushes which was uncomfortable , embarrassing and distressing. My GP suggested this drug and it transformed my daily life. On average one hot flush a day , feel great , sleep has improved and I am not irritable."

• March...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

"I didn't expect it to work, but Clonidine does seem to reduce hot flashes. I actually find I just feel sort of hot all the time, but don't seem to break into sweats that often. After a month trying this I actually feel a lot cooler!"

• Maggi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 10, 2016

"Was prescribed Clonidine last year after having umpteen hot flushes all day and through the night, my periods had stopped and they really helped, I felt great, slept well and back to "my old self" my periods started again 3 months ago and in the last 2 weeks the hot flushes are back with a vengence, I am on maximum dosage, really gutted as summer is upon us making them a million times worse, any advise or similar experiences would be very greatful for knowledge."

• Sike
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2016

"This is my first week using the patch. I am taking 0.1. Reason for going on this, I have been having horrific hot flashes. My doctor suggested, I take Clonidine. I was a tad skeptical at first, but I gave it a try. I still have small hot flashes here and there but nothing like the way it was before. I am actually wearing a long sleeve shirt with a jacket compared to wearing dressy tank everyday… First day I was on it, I felt like, I was hit by a bus, I was extremely tired. 5 cups of coffee did not even wake me up or given me any energy. I start my next patch on Friday. I will see if I get tired and keep you all posted. So far ten stars. I am actually smiling more because I am not overheated and I don’t look a mess"

• Zecati
• March 11, 2017

"Been on clonidineto 25 micrograms two in the morning 2 at night not seen a lot of change I've up it to 3 in the morning and 3 at night in the last 3 days I see great change so only had two hot flashes today compared too hot flashes all night and a few in the day we'll pleased will keep you all updated the probably take a while to work I will cut down in a month time to 2 in morning and 2 at night see how it goes Happy no more being soaking wet at night yippee"

• Usses
• May 13, 2013

"I just started on clonidine. I was noticing tiredness and insomnia and I am emotional as well. My hot flashes are definitely less often however I am unsure if I will keep taking it due to the waking at night with the flashes which have not changed unfortunately. I will see how it goes for another few days."

• Joloup
• March 1, 2016

"I started taking clonidine for hot flushes and anxiety, its definitely not helped at all and made me feel ten times worse, I've suffered with hot flushes, dizzyness to the extent I nearly fainted, shaky hands 3 to 4 times a day, shortness of breath and feeling totally disorientated every single day, its been absolutely awful and have not been able to go about my daily life. I'm now trying to wean myself off them."

• Vani
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

"I started with perimenopausal symptoms late last year but didn't realize that I was going into menopause. Only last month did I realize that it was menopause and it become worse. The sweating was unbareable coupled with severe headaches. My pharmacist suggested I use menograin (a brand of clonidine) and my sweating has subsided tremendously. Great product"

• Georg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2016

"My oncologist put me on clonodine two days ago for nighttime hot flashes caused by chemo for breast cancer in 2009. My cancer was estrogen based, so I can't do HRT. I'm on an estrogen blocker. My hot flashes start immediately when I go to bed, and it takes me several hours to go to sleep. After taking the clonodine the first night, I slept from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and could not go back to sleep due to the hot flashes. Last night I got 4 hours of intermittent sleep with no change in hot flashes. Little sleep coupled with the drowsiness side effect of the med is really kicking my butt. Since it's really not helping with the hot flashes, I'm not taking it anymore. I'll live with the hot flashes."

• 51...
• July 23, 2016

"I'd been having hot flashes at night for over 1 month but wasn't sure if that is what they were Finally spoke to my doctor who suggested an HRT or clonadine. I chose clonadine as I have the occasional high blood pressure and switched from a prescribed bp medicine to a natural remedy after 6 mths and getting it down. Clonadine worked that very night. I was getting hot flashes during the evening usually starting around 8.30pm. He warned me how it would make me sleepy, so I take it from 7-8pm at night and am asleep by 10pm. This way I am awake by 6-7am with no residual tiredness. I am on the .1mg. I now have the .025mg which I want to try, 3 at once. This is to lose the 5 pnds I gained at my waist since I stared the clonadine hence the 9."

• CherylM
• April 27, 2017

"I have had hot flashes for over 2 years with hot flashes that wake me up every hour. I haven't slept through the night in over a year. I was told to take one .025 at night and I could increase them if it didn't work. I took that dose for a week and I didn't feel anything; same old. I then tried a few nights taking 2 and still nothing. After reading the other comments I think I'm going to take 4 tonight and see if that works."

• Mettie
• December 5, 2017

"Have been having hot flushes for years at night which are getting worse. Tried HRT for years but had to come off because of my age. Chemist suggested I ask Doctor about this drug. After 3 days I couldn't keep my eyes open. I managed for 4 hours then went to sleep for 4 hours. Hot flushes don't seem quite as bad. I only hope that this tiredness and drowsiness goes. Cant be doing with this."

• Chitown
• December 31, 2016

"I was prescribed clonidine patch .2mg as I am on the taller side. I started it yesterday and it worked like a charm. Tonight I am experiencing hot flashes. It takes time for meds to build up. I was originally on brisdell which worked my insurance quit paying for it. I was then prescribed paroxetine 10 mg which stopped working. My doc suggested the clonidine and or some other SSRI's. For those of you that clonidine that didn't work talk to your doc about SSRI I'm remaking optimistic."

• nichi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2020

"I took this clonidine for 3 weeks, work well for hot flashes but side effects were so hard on me - blurry eyes , numbness of finger. Than I stopped taking it. I start yoga LADIES plz plz do yoga it work amazing on hot flashes. i am back in my life ."

• Denit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2022

"Hi, I have been on Estalis patches 250/50 for around 8 years. The only menopause symptoms I have now are the hot flushes. These occur mostly during the day and can last for an hour or more. I am literally glowing in the dark. My GP has kept me on the Estalis but has prescribed me 100mcg Clonidine twice a day to help with the flushes. I have been so drowsy since starting them and struggle to make it through the day without needing a nap. I have today started cutting the tablets in half, so half morning and half night. Fingers crossed, this is an adequate amount. Just wondering do I stay on the hormone patches or try and wean off. Tammy"

• IraqVet
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

"Initially just took this as-needed for hot flashes (maybe ½ of a .1 mg pill twice a week), but things turned awful after I started taking it twice a day EVERY day. After the first week and a half of that I started noticing increased gas, nausea, headaches, low appetite, a general heaviness feeling of my whole body... then a week after that came the awfully-vivid dreams, sleeplessness, heightened anxiety, and irritability. I thought I was actually sick from something, but then realized it's from the consistent use of this medication. Will only take it from now on if I ABSOLUTELY need it!! Otherwise it's staying in the back of my medicine cabinet.."

• Upset...
• June 13, 2020

"I have been on clonidine 25mcg for a couple of years for hot flushes after some time it didn't seem to be working so I stopped them. 1 week later I noticed my bp had shot up and I started getting bad anxiety which really frightened me (a side effect of stopping abruptly) however my GP recommended I start again increasing the dose every 2-3 days which I did. I started taking 25mcg once a day then 25mcg twice a day then 50mcg at night and 25mcg in the morning however the anxiety came back dr advised I cut back down until anxiety subsides. I now take 25mcg twice a day but still a little anxious I'm hoping my system will settled and my anxiety goes. It has been a real struggle yet before I stopped taking them not a sign of anxiety at all"

• Tina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2022

"I take clonidine twice a day 3 in the morning 3 at night. I've been on them now about 3 months and they have not stopped my flushes. They are really getting me down the doctor told me that there’s nothing else I can have as I can’t have HRT"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2022

"Taking 0,025x2 early morning, late afternoon and before bed. Hot flashes gone during the day and only once a night. So grateful for this medicine. No side effects except a bit less energy. The hot flashes were severe and very frequent, every 40 or 50 mins. Medicine is free under my insurance in the Netherlands"

• Missy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2021

"I started off 4 months ago taking one 25m tab in the morning and one in the evening. I am now on 4 morning and evening and two midday and still getting hot flushes. I think it's time the Dr had a rethink and tried me on other medication."