Learn more about the health consequences of sleep loss. If you're concerned about having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, assess your risk for a sleep disorder. It's wonderful that you got a good night's sleep last night. Many people struggle to do so.
Some women worry about weight gain or increased premenstrual symptoms after stopping the pill. It has been shown that birth control pills that are higher in oestrogen may cause weight gain and water retention.
Do not stop taking clonidine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking clonidine, it can cause a rapid rise in your blood pressure and symptoms such as nervousness, headache, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually over 2 to 4 days.