Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking clonidine as follows: Clonidine use can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on ice chip or a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking clonidine as follows: Your physician could change the dose of clonidine, based on the response obtained and side-effects developed. Maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments and be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, until you show an optimum response with regards to blood pressure control. Notify your physician, if your blood pressure numbers continue to be high or if they are getting any worse [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking clonidine as follows: Continue taking clonidine as ordered, even if your symptoms are under control. Abrupt discontinuation on clonidine intake can result in precipitating the hypertensive episodes back again. Poorly controlled blood pressure can lead to increased workload on the heart, thus contributing to debility and progression to heart failure. Sudden discontinuing on clonidine can also result in extremely elevated blood pressure and stroke. Discontinuing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking clonidine as follows: Take a blood pressure and heart rate reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood pressure and heart rate readings, for an easy follow-up of the response to the medication intake. If the blood pressure and/or heart rate are too low, you can defer taking the medication for that dose. Notify your doctor regarding the same. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking clonidine as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly while using clonidine, as sudden change of positions can deteriorate the hypotensive episodes, make the dizziness even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Clonidine can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Avoid [...]