What are the typical dosages?
Traditionally, Clonidine tablets are given in the evening, because they act as a sedative. But the medication usually works best when it’s administered in several small doses during the day rather than a single larger dose. To reduce the sedative effects, doses should be low at the beginning of treatment–for example, half of a 0.1 mg tablet a day for Catapres–and gradually increased to get the maximum benefit. Typically, dosages for a child will be about 0.15 to 0.3 mg–that is, three half or full tablets–a day. For adolescents the dosages will likely be a little higher. In most cases, the maximum dose won’t be more than 0.5 mg a day. Catapres is available in a skin patch as well as a pill, so it can be used in children who have trouble taking medication. The patch doesn’t cause sleepiness either, so it’s a useful alternative for those who can’t tolerate the pills’ sedative effects. Usually, however, the doctor will prescribe pills at the beginning, until tolerance to the sedative e
