Clonidine and Ecchymosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ecchymosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Clonidine (clonidine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ecchymosis when taking Clonidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,883 people who have side effects when taking Clonidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clonidine?

Clonidine has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 65,645 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.

What is Ecchymosis?

Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath) is found to be associated with 1,011 drugs and 1,086 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ecchymosis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

63,883 people reported to have side effects when taking Clonidine.
Among them, 89 people (0.14%) have Ecchymosis.

Among these 89 people:

How long have people been on Clonidine when they have Ecchymosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ecchymosis when taking Clonidine? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Ecchymosis when taking Clonidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clonidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ecchymosis? *

Weakness: 25 people, 28.09%
Back Pain: 24 people, 26.97%
Rashes (redness): 21 people, 23.60%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 23.60%
Joint Pain: 20 people, 22.47%
Pain In Extremity: 19 people, 21.35%
Acute Kidney Failure: 17 people, 19.10%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 17 people, 19.10%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 17 people, 19.10%
Fall: 17 people, 19.10%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 12.36%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 12.36%
Pain: 5 people, 5.62%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 4 people, 4.49%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 4 people, 4.49%
Back Pain: 4 people, 4.49%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 4.49%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 3.37%
Ischaemic Stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain): 3 people, 3.37%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 3.37%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clonidine (the active ingredients of Clonidine) and Clonidine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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