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What Causes Dizziness On Standing While Taking Clonidine?

Thank you sir. My husband picked up one of his scriptions. In the past it always says; Valsartan/HTZ 320/25mg. Today he picked it up with a change (it was not a new order, just a refill) Valsartan-Hydrochloroth320-25. This also occured on another refill; was Clonidine 0.3mg. This time it says, Clondine HCL 0.3mg. The scary thing is he complained of being dizzy, especially upon standing, As I have ACAD I have a BP cuff. I took his sitting, 73 over 44 Pulse 78. Standing, 74 over 43. I had called the pharmacy upon bringing them home, and they stated it was the same medicine. He is currently on a combination of 5 medications to keep his BP in check. It took quite awhile to hit on the combo, but has worked for years. Is there a difference in the medications?
Thu, 9 Apr 2020
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Hello,

It is due to orthostatic hypotension where there is rapid fall of blood pressure when you get in to erect position.

Nothing much to worry as it is a known side effect of clonidine especially on the initial days of usage. Clonidine and clonidineHCL are same.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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What Causes Dizziness On Standing While Taking Clonidine?

Hello, It is due to orthostatic hypotension where there is rapid fall of blood pressure when you get in to erect position. Nothing much to worry as it is a known side effect of clonidine especially on the initial days of usage. Clonidine and clonidineHCL are same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain