What are Dixarit tablets used for?

DIXARIT is used to prevent migraine headache and to relieve symptoms of menopausal flushing. Your doctor may prescribe DIXARIT for other reasons.

How do you take clonidine 75 mcg?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (in the morning and at bedtime). If the doses are not equal, take the larger dose at bedtime to decrease the risk of side effects. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Is clonidine a sleeping pill?

Clonidine is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it’s not FDA-approved for insomnia. Still, one of the side effects of clonidine is sedation, or sleepiness.

Can I take clonidine to sleep?

Is it safe to take Catapres?

Catapres may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Do not take two forms of clonidine at the same time. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well.

Can clonidine make you gain weight?

Alpha-blockers such as prazosin and clonidine, yield little, if any, weight gain. And timolol and acebutolol are weight neutral. Furthermore, when switching from a diuretic to a beta-blocker, some weight gain can be expected.

What kind of Medicine is in Dixarit tablets?

DIXARIT Tablets contain a medicine called clonidine. This belongs to a group of medicines called vasodilators. Vasodilators widen the blood vessels and this helps the blood to flow more easily. DIXARIT Tablets are used to prevent migraine attacks and similar types of headache.

When to take Dixarit tablets for a migraine?

Dixarit tablets are used to prevent migraine attacks and similar types of headache. that may occur in women during the menopause (change of life).

Can you use Dixarit tablets after the expiry date?

The tablets should be stored below 25°C and the blister strips should be kept in the outer carton. Do not use DIXARIT after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.

Why are Dixarit tablets used to prevent hot flushes?

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