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I have a 12 year old that has sleeping problems. She takes clonodine to help her calm down to sleep. now my question is. Is there any parents out there that have the same problem?
My daughter even has problems getting to school on time because of it.
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deleted_user
Is her doctor monitoring her?
deleted_user
deleted_user
not that close. I was told last year that she would never make it to school on time and i better make a deal with the public school. can't really make a deal with them. It's either go or don't go.
Liane999
Liane999
Have you tried any herbal teas that promote rest/sleep? Vigorous exercise also fatigues to assist good sleep. What about caffine? Does she eat a lot of chocolate, drink coffee or cola?
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deleted_user
I'm wondering if you mean Klonopin (clonazepam). Clonidine is used for hypertension, sometimes ADHD and Tourette's. Klonopin is used for anxiety and panic disorder. If so, search google. Here is what I found on 2 sites.

"sage in Children:: Because of the possibility that adverse effects on physical or mental development could become apparent only after many years, a benefit-risk consideration of the long-term use of clonazepam is important in pediatric patients."

I do medical transcription and dont' think I have ever seen this prescribed for a child except in an extreme case. There are other meds for anxiety/panic.
I would get a second opinion.
deleted_user
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Its clonodine they use it for sleep an old blood pressure med and they use it for adhd which she did have when she was younger and now she has a.d.d.
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