About moxonidine
Centrally acting antihypertensive
Used for
- Treatment of high blood pressure.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.2 mg once daily; may increase gradually to 0.4 mg daily, maximum 0.6 mg daily in divided doses.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Headache
- Nausea
Important warnings
- May cause low blood pressure, especially when standing.
- Use caution with slow heart rate or heart failure.
- Do not stop suddenly without medical guidance.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney problems.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Not usually recommended; it may pass into breast milk and reduce milk production.
Interactions
- Other blood-pressure medicines may increase low blood pressure.
- Sedatives and alcohol may increase sleepiness.
- Avoid combining with tricyclic antidepressants unless advised by a clinician.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.