Georgia Coastal Health District

Clonidine tablets. Initial dose: 0.1 mg PO bid. Elderly patients may benefit from a lower initial dose. If BP is still uncontrolled, increase dosage in increments of 0.1 mg/day at weekly intervals until the desired response is achieved; most common range is 0.2 mg to 1.2 mg/day given in divided doses. The maximum dose is 2.4 mg/day. ................
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