Clonidine withdrawal complicated by amitriptyline therapy

J. L. Stiff; D. B. Harris

doi:10.1097/00000542-198307000-00014

Clonidine withdrawal complicated by amitriptyline therapy

J. L. Stiff, D. B. Harris

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Abstract

Withdrawal from clonidine characterized by rebound hypertension and tachycardia is a recognized, but infrequent, complication of therapy with this drug. The withdrawal syndrome may be exacerbated by other drug therapy, particularly beta adrenergic receptor blockers. We recently encountered a patient who had a lengthy period of rebound hypertension, tachycardia, and anxiety after sudden cessation of clonidine and amitriptyline therapy. A case report is presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	73-74
Number of pages	2
Journal	Anesthesiology
Volume	59
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-198307000-00014
State	Published - 1983
Externally published	Yes

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