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How Long Does Clonidine Patch Take To Show Effect?
Question: when can a person expect relief to begin when starting clonidin patch for hydrocodone withdrawal
Brief Answer:
May be within 6 hours but mostly 2-3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
I've read your query and understand your concerns.
The clonidine patch is efficient mean of delivery of medicine to body and starts delivering the medicine within two hours and effect can be seen in 6 hours.
The full effect can be delayed for 2-3 days and meantime something should bear kept handy to manage withdrawal symptoms such as oral clonidine.
I hope this helps you .
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
May be within 6 hours but mostly 2-3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
I've read your query and understand your concerns.
The clonidine patch is efficient mean of delivery of medicine to body and starts delivering the medicine within two hours and effect can be seen in 6 hours.
The full effect can be delayed for 2-3 days and meantime something should bear kept handy to manage withdrawal symptoms such as oral clonidine.
I hope this helps you .
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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