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Background:
Clonidine was once a popular antihypertensive agent, and while its use as a primary blood pressure agent has declined, it continues to have a role in hypertension management for some patients. Clonidine is also being used in other applications such as treatment of migraines, treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause or withdrawal, and in a number of pediatric applications such as pre-anesthesia, postoperative pain management, and panic/anxiety disorders.[1, 5]
