Cardiovascular medications - alpha2-adrenergic agonists
Alpha2-adrenergic agonist cardiovascular medications include:
- Clonidine (Catapres-TTS Transdermal, Catapres Oral, Duraclon, Jenloga, Kapvay)
- Methyldopa (Aldomet)
- Guanfacine (Tenex, Intuniv)
- Guanabenz (Wytensin)
Depletions
There is no evidence that these medications deplete any nutrients.
Supporting Research
Weir MR, Hanes DS, Klassen DK, Wasser WG. Antihypertensive therapy. In: Skorecki K, Chertow GM, Marsden PA, Yu ASL, Taal MW, eds. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 50.
Review Date: 9/19/2016
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