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Does CLONIDINE Cause Hypertension? 1,164 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,164 reports of Hypertension have been filed in association with CLONIDINE (Clonidine hydrochloride). This represents 9.2% of all adverse event reports for CLONIDINE.

1,164
Reports of Hypertension with CLONIDINE
9.2%
of all CLONIDINE reports
327
Deaths
436
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypertension From CLONIDINE?

Of the 1,164 reports, 327 (28.1%) resulted in death, 436 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 115 (9.9%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypertension Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypertension is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CLONIDINE.

What Other Side Effects Does CLONIDINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,899) Off label use (1,375) Pain (1,077) Headache (1,031) Completed suicide (961) Fatigue (949) Toxicity to various agents (829) Overdose (780) Hypersensitivity (752) Hypotension (711)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypertension?

ADALIMUMAB (9,032) METHOTREXATE (7,143) RITUXIMAB (6,760) PREDNISONE (6,087) INFLIXIMAB (5,874) ETANERCEPT (5,677) TOCILIZUMAB (5,492) ABATACEPT (5,114) TOFACITINIB (4,991) ALENDRONATE (4,373)

Which CLONIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypertension Risk?

CLONIDINE vs CLOPIDOGREL CLONIDINE vs CLOPIDOGREL BESILATE CLONIDINE vs CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE CLONIDINE vs CLORAZEPATE CLONIDINE vs CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI TOXOID ANTIGEN

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