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• The most common side effects during guanabenz therapy are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache and weakness. (wikipedia.org)
• To reduce your risk of side effects (such as drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness), your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. (healthwarehouse.com)
• Consult with your physician immediately if you have a seizure while taking Valium.Do not take Valium if you: are allergic to Valium or to any of its ingredients are a child under 6 years of age have myasthenia gravis have severe liver disease have sleep apnea have acute narrow-angle glaucoma Valium can also cause drowsiness and/or dizziness. (plusukmeds.com)

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• Alpha-2-agonists (eg, methyldopa , clonidine , guanabenz, guanfacine ) stimulate alpha-2-adrenergic receptors in the brain stem and reduce sympathetic nervous activity, lowering blood pressure (BP). (msdmanuals.com)
• Sectral may interact with allergy treatments (or if you are undergoing allergy skin-testing), clonidine, guanabenz, MAO inhibitors, diabetes medications, heart medications, medicines for asthma or other breathing disorders, cold medicines, stimulant medicines, or diet pills. (rxlist.com)

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• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to guanabenz, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in guanabenz tablets. (medlineplus.gov)
• Older adults should not usually take guanabenz because it is not as safe or effective as other medications that can be used to treat the same condition. (medlineplus.gov)

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• Guanabenz comes as a tablet to take by mouth. (medlineplus.gov)

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• If you suddenly stop taking guanabenz you may develop high blood pressure and experience unwanted side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
• Alcohol can make the side effects from guanabenz worse. (medlineplus.gov)
• Guanabenz may cause side effects. (medlineplus.gov)

Blood pressure3

• Guanabenz is used to treat high blood pressure. (medlineplus.gov)
• Guanabenz controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. (medlineplus.gov)
• Guanabenz is used as an antihypertensive drug, i.e., to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). (wikipedia.org)

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• Guanabenz can make one drowsy or less alert, therefore driving or operating dangerous machinery is not recommended. (wikipedia.org)

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• Do not stop taking guanabenz without talking to your doctor. (medlineplus.gov)
• If you become pregnant while taking guanabenz, call your doctor. (medlineplus.gov)
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking guanabenz. (medlineplus.gov)
• ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while you are using guanabenz. (medlineplus.gov)
• talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking guanabenz if you are 65 years of age or older. (medlineplus.gov)