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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 168619" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>My difficult child has been on both. He is still on the Clonidine. These 2 medications are completely different.</p><p></p><p>Clonidine is actually a blood pressure medication, that has the added benefit of decreasing rage and hyperactivity in some kids. My son was put on Clonidine because his blood pressure was so high, and it turned out to really allow him to get a grip on his outbursts. Some kids have increased mania on Clonidine. When difficult child tried it before he was on Lithium, he became manic as well. However, once he was mores stable on Lithium and Lamictal the low dose of Clonidine really smoothed out the rough edges.</p><p></p><p>Klonopin is an anti-anxiety medication, and highly addictive. My son's anxiety was so high they tried using that to help, which it did. However, within a month he was craving it, stealing it, and over dosing on it. I would not recommend this medication except as a limited PRN.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 168619, member: 3301"] My difficult child has been on both. He is still on the Clonidine. These 2 medications are completely different. Clonidine is actually a blood pressure medication, that has the added benefit of decreasing rage and hyperactivity in some kids. My son was put on Clonidine because his blood pressure was so high, and it turned out to really allow him to get a grip on his outbursts. Some kids have increased mania on Clonidine. When difficult child tried it before he was on Lithium, he became manic as well. However, once he was mores stable on Lithium and Lamictal the low dose of Clonidine really smoothed out the rough edges. Klonopin is an anti-anxiety medication, and highly addictive. My son's anxiety was so high they tried using that to help, which it did. However, within a month he was craving it, stealing it, and over dosing on it. I would not recommend this medication except as a limited PRN. [/QUOTE]
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