Clonidine: Blood Pressure Medicine is a Dangerous New Target for Drug Abuse

Clonidine is a blood pressure medicine that was found to help with the symptoms of withdrawal in patients with drug and alcohol addiction. Because it can prolong the effects of expensive drugs that are abused, it is now a dangerous new target for drug abuse. In high doses, it can give a user a "high."

Clonidine can cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially in high doses. Abrupt discontinuation of clonidine can cause withdrawal symptoms of its own, including rebound high blood pressure, stroke, and death.

Learn more about why this blood pressure medicine is now a new target for drug abuse.

Lower High Blood Pressure with Magnesium

Registered Dietitian Lisa Nelson has written a good article about the role of magnesium in lowering blood pressure. Read the article to find out more about the benefits of magnesium and how to make sure you are getting plenty in your diet.

Magnesium has so many benefits, and I agree that it's importance is often overlooked.

I have a problem with eye floaters and have recently started taking a supplement morning and evening based on anecdotal information that it might help. I have always been a little on the low side of normal when my electrolytes have been checked. The magnesium seems to have helped with the floaters (read my article) and is definitely helping me sleep better.