clonidine
/ˈkloʊnɪdiːn/
noun
- A medication used to treat high blood pressure, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and certain types of pain, often sold under brand names like Catapres.
- The doctor prescribed clonidine to help control her high blood pressure.
- Some children with ADHD take clonidine to improve their focus and reduce hyperactivity.
- Clonidine can cause drowsiness, so it is sometimes taken at bedtime.