Does Clonidine Hydrochloride Interact with Calcium Channel Blockers?
CDI records a major classification for Clonidine Hydrochloride and Calcium Channel Blockers. The stored summary is: Monitor heart rate; sinus bradycardia resulting in hospitalization and pacemaker insertion has been reported with some calcium channel blockers. The mechanism involves effects on cardiac conduction. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Effects on cardiac conduction
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Clonidine Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Calcium Channel Blockers (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider