Clonidine and Asthenia for Boys aged 2-9 (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Asthenia is found for boys aged 2-9 who take Clonidine (clonidine). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,363 boys aged 2-9 from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

Time on Clonidine when people have Asthenia
Top conditions
Top co-used drugs
Top other side effects

On Jun, 17, 2026

1,363 boys aged 2-9 reported to have side effects when taking Clonidine.
Among them, 24 people (1.76%) have Asthenia

What is Clonidine?

Clonidine has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 65,642 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.

What is Asthenia?

Asthenia (weakness) is found to be associated with 5,080 drugs and 6,634 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Asthenia.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Clonidine cause Asthenia in boys aged 2-9?

Time on Clonidine when people have Asthenia *

Severity of Asthenia

n/a

How people recovered from Asthenia

n/a

Top conditions involved for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 7 people, 29.17%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 25.00%
Constipation: 6 people, 25.00%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 5 people, 20.83%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 8.33%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 8.33%
Sedation: 1 person, 4.17%
Reactive Attachment Disorder Of Infancy Or Early Childhood (caused by abuse or neglect of an infant's needs for: emotional bonds): 1 person, 4.17%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 1 person, 4.17%
Procedural Pain: 1 person, 4.17%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential interacting drugs.

Prevacid: 12 people, 50.00%
Diflucan: 7 people, 29.17%
Pentamidine Isethionate: 7 people, 29.17%
Vancomycin: 7 people, 29.17%
Elidel: 7 people, 29.17%
Flagyl: 7 people, 29.17%
Atenolol: 7 people, 29.17%
Fluorouracil: 7 people, 29.17%
Reglan: 7 people, 29.17%
Norvasc: 7 people, 29.17%

Top other side effects for these people *:

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Constipation: 12 people, 50.00%
Drowsiness: 9 people, 37.50%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 9 people, 37.50%
Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 7 people, 29.17%
Hair Loss: 7 people, 29.17%
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 7 people, 29.17%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 29.17%
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 7 people, 29.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 29.17%
Hearing Loss: 7 people, 29.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.

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 .

Related studies:

Clonidine and Asthenia

How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, 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.

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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