A young adult begins taking clonidine [Kapvay] to treat ADHD symptoms after suffering anorexia with methylphenidate [Ritalin]. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about taking clonidine?
a. "Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication."
b. "Insomnia may still occur while taking this drug."
c. "You will need to pick up a written pre-scription every 30 days."
d. "You may crush the tablets and put them in food."
A
Clonidine causes somnolence, which is made worse by alcohol or other CNS depressants, so clients should avoid alcohol while taking clonidine. Insomnia and anorexia are not side effects of clonidine. Clonidine is not a controlled substance, so prescriptions may be refilled over the phone and may be written for more than one month at a time. The tablets must be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
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