Clonidine
Clonidine is a blood pressure medication used off-label for hot flashes during menopause. This page is for tracking only.
What people track
- Regimen schedule and timing for each administration.
- Hot flash frequency and severity before and during treatment.
- Blood pressure readings to monitor for hypotension.
- Side effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness, or constipation.
- Adherence logs for pill or patch form.
Tracking tips
- Log hot flash episodes with severity ratings before starting clonidine to establish baseline.
- Record the time you administer clonidine to identify patterns in symptom relief.
- Track blood pressure weekly since clonidine lowers BP.
- Note whether you're using pills or transdermal patches, and log patch application sites.
Clinician discussion prompts
- What pattern do you see in hot flash frequency before vs. after starting clonidine?
- Are you experiencing drowsiness or other side effects that affect daily function?
- How has your blood pressure changed since starting treatment?
- Would a different formulation (pill vs. patch) work better for your schedule?