Clonidine success stories?

[Lynn79]

I am quickly regretting my decision to cancel my doctor's appointment, when I was feeling so good after only 2 days of not having any Suboxone.  Well duh I was feeling good, withdrawal doesn't hit until day 3, and right now I am in Hell.  I know that several people have told me about how well Clonidine works for withdrawal symptoms.  I am an addict, and I need instant gratification.  I want to know what it does for the anxiety; that "crawling out of your skin" feeling.  Anyone who has used it, please share!

[Ec131]

Hello There,

I took Clonidine and unfortunately it didn't help me a whole lot with my withdrawals. I guess it also depends what and how much medicine you are withdrawing from. I was taking 300-400 mg of Oxycontin a day when my doctor pulled the plug on my scripts and the only thing he would give me was Clonidine. I would of rather done without. I'm not trying to scare you, but for me it didn't work very well. I guess each person is different, and the results as well. Clonidine is a blood pressure medicine and my doctor swore it would help me. Avoid the Benzo's, they are just another thing to get addicted to. Good Luck!!!!!

[refusingbondage]

I regretfully didnt use clonidine or anything else when detoxing (I am an idiot and would have done it differntly this time).. but from what I understand the creepy crawlies, hot/cold flashes are peaks and valleys in your BP - mostly spikes in your pressure.  Clonidine is a very old and reliable blood pressure medication.  Taken short term it is supposed to help the skin bumps, hot/cold flashes by controlling your blood pressure.  Its also known to make you very sleep (an added bonus I guess).  Be careful no matter what though and obviously only take through your doctor.  Call your doctor who knows your medical history and ask the doc if it would be ok for you to take for a week or two.  Let me know.. I am always curious to see how your doing.

[avisg]

I would talk to your doctor about the clonidine it really is supposed to help just do you best to stay away from the benzos (xanax atavian ect ect ) I found a muscle relaxer that really helped me with alot of the creepy crawly but you will have to talk to your doctor to find out whether it an options for you its called zanaflex it helped soooooo much .Let us know what happens