Does Clonidine help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 17 people who reported on Clonidine for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
100%better17 reports · few reports
17 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Clonidine and anxiety
“Clonidine really helped me when I was getting off benzos. I still use it now as a replacement for when I get anxiety.”
“For acute anxiety or panic attacks I take Clonidine at 100mcg. It also makes an excellent sleeping pill.”
“Clonidine does as well. I wonder if this is where its efficacy in anxiety disorders comes from.”
“I noticed that clonidine did indeed reduce BPM and overall 'fight or flight' responses but didn't help with ADHD.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong311 meta-analyses · 1,394 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Clonidine.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 4depression 2dizziness 2anticholinergic effects 1dry mouth 1
What else is Clonidine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count