Clonidine

Common brands: Clonidine Transdermal System, Nexiclon Xr, Lasix, Neurontin, Gralise

Top reporter: Actavis Pharma, Inc.

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50,154
Total Reports
17,223
Serious Reports
5,998
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.96%)

Patient Demographics

Male
18,759
Female
27,200

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Clonidine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,927
6.8%
2 PAIN 3,080
5.3%
3 NAUSEA 2,971
5.1%
4 FATIGUE 2,968
5.1%
5 OFF LABEL USE 2,924
5.0%
6 HEADACHE 2,854
4.9%
7 HYPERTENSION 2,651
4.6%
8 DYSPNOEA 2,325
4.0%
9 DIARRHOEA 2,250
3.9%
10 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 2,114
3.6%
11 VOMITING 2,067
3.6%
12 RENAL FAILURE 1,918
3.3%
13 DIZZINESS 1,893
3.3%
14 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,821
3.1%
15 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 1,709
2.9%
16 ANXIETY 1,611
2.8%
17 HYPOTENSION 1,548
2.7%
18 DEATH 1,534
2.6%
19 ASTHENIA 1,449
2.5%
20 BACK PAIN 1,400
2.4%
21 FALL 1,378
2.4%
22 CONSTIPATION 1,353
2.3%
23 PYREXIA 1,329
2.3%
24 COMPLETED SUICIDE 1,325
2.3%
25 RASH 1,319
2.3%
26 INSOMNIA 1,311
2.3%
27 MALAISE 1,296
2.2%
28 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,263
2.2%
29 PNEUMONIA 1,239
2.1%
30 HYPERHIDROSIS 1,238
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.