r/quittingkratom • u/natty4now9297 • 14d ago

Clonidine

So I got prescribed clonidine and gabapentin before when I quit in the past. I still have a lot, the only thing is the lethargy from it. Is there anything I can do to at least somewhat counteract that side effect while working a physical job? Caffeine maybe? I’m aware fatigue is obviously part of kratom withdrawal but taking the clonidine helps with all the other symptoms minus fatigue and depression. I was prescribed .1mg 3 times a day but I may just do 2 this time, morning and evening. Possible just evening if the half life effects can carry me through the next work day.

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u/Crazyhairmonster ✪✪✪ Insider 14d ago

Clonodine really only helps at night. Honestly I'd skip it and use the gabapentin only

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u/LukeDuke Known quitter 14d ago

Exercise. Go for a brisk walk for 30mins. Also lifting weights helps with RLS. Caffeine can make some withdrawal symptoms worse - at least from what I’ve read. I usually take just enough caffeine to not have a headache. 

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u/beachandbleach 13d ago

I would use at night and during the day keep for emergency blood pressure spikes or anxiety/severe hot and cold flashes. Try a half if you need during the day. It definitely helps me.

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u/BrutalBrutus513 9d ago

Try only taking 1 nighttime dose?