Re: Drugs that Cause Pancreatitis -Debs and Kaye

[Guest guest]

Debs and Kaye,

While researching for references to Clonidine in relation to it

helping pain, what I found was that the epidural Clonidine, is

used for pain, but this drug is different than the pill form of

Clonidine that I am taking. The reference I used was:

http://www.rxlist.com

Additionally, the pill form of Clonidine that I am taking DOES NOT

have precautionary warnings about pancreatitis, nor does it have

any beneficial effects for relieving pain. I am taking one that is

actually an antihypertension drug, but in my case my Endo is

using it to treat my night sweats only, as I don't have high blood

pressure problems at all.

There is another form, Clonidine/Chlorthalidone, a combination

pill that's a antihypertension drug and a diuretic that DOES have

a warning about pancreatitis. I found that reference at:

http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/quickdrug/dnx0491.a

spx

Naturally, I was glad that I kept digging around to find this

information. I didn't think my Endocrinologist would prescribe

something that would be hazardous to my pancreatitis. What I

did learn, though, was that there are several different forms of

this drug, with different combinations and warnings, and that

they're used for different purposes.

Thorough research is the key to avoiding confusion. I hope this

helps.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

Debs wrote:

> Do you have articles on Clindine and the mycin family causing

pancreatitis. I find it strange that when I was in hsopital for 43

days this was one of the drug eg Cloindine that they put me on. It

has done nothing but help for me.

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

You go girl ! You are on it as usual. We would be lost without you !

Chrissy should be arriving in South Carolina today. I talked with her Friday

and she did well with her EUS. Hopefully she will post soon.

Lily

Re: Drugs that Cause Pancreatitis -Debs and Kaye

Debs and Kaye,

While researching for references to Clonidine in relation to it

helping pain, what I found was that the epidural Clonidine, is

used for pain, but this drug is different than the pill form of

Clonidine that I am taking. The reference I used was:

http://www.rxlist.com

Additionally, the pill form of Clonidine that I am taking DOES NOT

have precautionary warnings about pancreatitis, nor does it have

any beneficial effects for relieving pain. I am taking one that is

actually an antihypertension drug, but in my case my Endo is

using it to treat my night sweats only, as I don't have high blood

pressure problems at all.

There is another form, Clonidine/Chlorthalidone, a combination

pill that's a antihypertension drug and a diuretic that DOES have

a warning about pancreatitis. I found that reference at:

http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/quickdrug/dnx0491.a

spx

Naturally, I was glad that I kept digging around to find this

information. I didn't think my Endocrinologist would prescribe

something that would be hazardous to my pancreatitis. What I

did learn, though, was that there are several different forms of

this drug, with different combinations and warnings, and that

they're used for different purposes.

Thorough research is the key to avoiding confusion. I hope this

helps.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

Debs wrote:

> Do you have articles on Clindine and the mycin family causing

pancreatitis. I find it strange that when I was in hsopital for 43

days this was one of the drug eg Cloindine that they put me on. It

has done nothing but help for me.

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[Guest guest]

Heidi

Awesome I have read links but I didnt save them. I must look at my

clondine. They are little blue tablets, and I know they work for me

a treat.

I think before I had these when I was in hospotal last They may have

also used in my epidural.

But I have been on them for almost 2 years and all good effects

DEbs

> > Do you have articles on Clindine and the mycin family causing

> pancreatitis. I find it strange that when I was in hsopital for 43

> days this was one of the drug eg Cloindine that they put me on. It

> has done nothing but help for me.