Alternatives to clonidine
2 same-class SPL records vs clonidine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Catapres
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
clonidine ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#141 of 524); 2 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for clonidine: Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure.
Top FAERS reaction fields for clonidine total 24,833 reports across 10 reactions, set beside guanfacine, methyldopa. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About clonidine
Clonidine (Catapres) is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines.
Used for: Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. This medicine helps to lower your blood pressure to a safer level.
2 Central Alpha-2 Agonist peers (wide set)
guanfacine
RxIntuniv, Tenex
Guanfacine extended-release tablets are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It can be used by itself or with other stimulant medicines to help manage ADHD symptoms. This medicine works by affecting certain receptors in the brain.
methyldopa
RxAldomet
Methyldopa is used to treat hypertension, which is also known as high blood pressure. High blood pressure can strain the heart and blood vessels. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
clonidine vs guanfacine & methyldopa · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pain" shows the widest count spread between clonidine and guanfacine, methyldopa in this extract (3,038-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | clonidine | guanfacine | methyldopa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 3,038 | - | - |
| Fatigue | 2,925 | 329 | - |
| Nausea | 2,920 | 245 | - |
| Headache | 2,798 | 268 | 123 |
| Hypertension | 2,595 | - | 255 |
| Dyspnoea | 2,296 | - | 194 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,201 | - | - |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 2,113 | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
clonidine FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
clonidine is FAERS corpus rank #141 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 24,833.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does clonidine sit in FAERS report volume vs Central Alpha-2 Agonist peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for clonidine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Catapres SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.