I take tenormin and hyzaar and my top number is running high. My Dr prescribed clonidine HCL 0.1 mg to help bring it down. My bottom # is around 60 and pulse rate around 60. If I take the clonidine will it make my bottom number as well as my pulse rate lower?
Hi, Welcome. Yes clonidine does lower both upper and lower BP, but it does not decrease the pulse rate. It is a good medication for uncontrolled high BP but do remember to not stop it all of a sudden as it can cause sudden spike in BP which is called rebound hypertension. Thanks and take care