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

Summary:

Photophobia is reported as a side effect among people who take Clonidine (clonidine), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Neurontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photophobia 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 65,644 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.

What is Photophobia?

Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light) is found to be associated with 1,298 drugs and 1,831 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photophobia.

On Jul, 11, 2026

63,883 people reported to have side effects when taking Clonidine.
Among them, 74 people (0.12%) have Photophobia.

Among these 74 people:

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

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

female: 47.14 %
male: 52.86 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clonidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Photophobia? *

Headache (pain in head): 39 people, 52.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 32 people, 43.24%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 24 people, 32.43%
Dizziness: 21 people, 28.38%
Pain: 21 people, 28.38%
Depression: 21 people, 28.38%
Diarrhea: 16 people, 21.62%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 17.57%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 17.57%
Fever: 11 people, 14.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 11 people, 14.86%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 7 people, 9.46%
Depression: 5 people, 6.76%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 4.05%
Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 2 people, 2.70%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 2.70%
Constipation: 2 people, 2.70%
Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 2 people, 2.70%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 2.70%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 2 people, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Photophobia:

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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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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