Any experiencfe of Clonidine

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mummy2aaron · 07/04/2009 14:23

Apparently it's better than Melatonin and it keeps them asleep instead of just getting them to sleep. Never heard of it so want to do some research first.

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ICANDOTHAT · 07/04/2009 15:41

I have only ever heard of this as treatment for ADHD or Tourettes (my ds2 is dx ADHD). It's also used to help withdrawal from drugs, alcohol or nicotine dependency. Not sure how it would work for sleeping .... but if you've heard of it for that purpose, I'd research some more. Good luck!

proudestmummyever · 07/04/2009 15:43

Ooooooooooooooo mummy2aaron....my DS1, aged 2 is on melatonin, as he is a terrible sleeper,due to his probs, he was on chloral hydrate, but ws making him like a zombie the next day....ths one sounds interesting if it keeps them asleep. My Ds1 still gets up with melatonin

ICANDOTHAT · 07/04/2009 15:55

Take a look at this website forum for ADHD parents .... this is the only area I've heard it used in. Some useful side effects and effectiveness info:

www.adhdnews.com/testforum/test3973.htm

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mummy2aaron · 07/04/2009 16:14

ds has asd with lots of violence and aggression with suspect adhd waiting for dx so maybe thats why they mentioned this - will look at the link thanks.

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