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How Much Clonidine Can Be Given To A Child?

Yes i was wondering im gonna start giving my son clonidine, for his behavior at school temporarly. Until we can get him diagnosed with his issue mostley at school. He is 5 years old and the clonidine is .10 mg how much of that pill should i give him at a time. He doesnt give me the issues like he does at school, but i dont put up with it. Thanks for your input. Brian.
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U should have to give clonidin according to body wt.
Dose must be give0.1 mg at a time not more than that.

If u do not get response than u gave to increase diae by asking ur doctor
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How Much Clonidine Can Be Given To A Child?

U should have to give clonidin according to body wt. Dose must be give0.1 mg at a time not more than that. If u do not get response than u gave to increase diae by asking ur doctor