Clonidine for Anxiety: Usage and Blood Pressure Considerations

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Anxiety, a stress disorder, can stem from various causes like fear, panic, or personality changes. It's essential to consider if the individual is hypertensive when determining clonidine usage for anxiety, as it's not the primary drug for anxiety management. There's no standard blood pressure parameter for clonidine use, particularly if the individual is hypertensive, as readings can vary. Treating anxiety with standard anxiolytic drugs may help, and if blood pressure remains elevated, hypertensive drugs can be taken at a standard dose while avoiding stress triggers.

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