Overdose of clonidine and its effects on children - Online Doctor Chats
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Doctor : Hi
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : can we ask a question regarding medication on here?
Doctor : Ok
User : we accidentally double dosed our 9 year old child a few moments ago.. he takes 0.2 mg clonidine nightly
Doctor : Ok
User : he received 0.4mg tonight he weighs 58 lbs (26 kilos) should we be concerned?
Doctor : How much dose did you give him?
User : 0.4 mg
Doctor : Is there any drowsiness or other symptoms in your child?
User : of course drowsiness..he takes it for sleep. However nothing out of the ordinary per se
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : There is nothing to worry about as the maximum dose is 1.2 mg
Doctor : I suggest that you observe your child
Doctor : for 1 day and if there are any convulsions or any other side effect, rush him to the ER. That scenario is unlikely
User : ok thank you
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Doctor : How can I help you?
User : can we ask a question regarding medication on here?
Doctor : Ok
User : we accidentally double dosed our 9 year old child a few moments ago.. he takes 0.2 mg clonidine nightly
Doctor : Ok
User : he received 0.4mg tonight he weighs 58 lbs (26 kilos) should we be concerned?
Doctor : How much dose did you give him?
User : 0.4 mg
Doctor : Is there any drowsiness or other symptoms in your child?
User : of course drowsiness..he takes it for sleep. However nothing out of the ordinary per se
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : There is nothing to worry about as the maximum dose is 1.2 mg
Doctor : I suggest that you observe your child
Doctor : for 1 day and if there are any convulsions or any other side effect, rush him to the ER. That scenario is unlikely
User : ok thank you
Doctor : The free chat trial is over. You will have to make the payment to continue the chat. It's a very nominal cost. The system will not allow you to chat until then.
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