Only use clonidine for anxiety if it is prescribed by a licensed clinician
Take it exactly as prescribed
Do not change the dose on your own
Do not stop clonidine suddenly
Ask your prescriber what time of day to take it
Take it with or without food as directed
If it makes you sleepy, take it at bedtime if approved by your prescriber
Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe
Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you
Check your blood pressure and pulse if your clinician recommends it
Stand up slowly to reduce dizziness
Tell your clinician about all other medicines and supplements you take
Ask before using clonidine with other blood pressure medicines, sedatives, or sleep aids
Contact your clinician if you have severe dizziness, fainting, slow heartbeat, or trouble breathing
Contact your clinician if anxiety worsens or the medicine is not helping
Seek urgent help for chest pain, severe weakness, confusion, or an allergic reaction
Keep follow-up appointments for dose adjustments and monitoring