All of the following statements about clonidine are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Prazosin completely antagonizes its action
Description: Clonidine is a central sympatholytic. It is an agonist to alpha2 receptors. But prazosin is a selective alpha1 blocker selective alpha 2 blocker is yohimbine Clonidine can cause dryness of mouth, nose, and eyes due to central sympatholytic action. (REF. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY K.D TRIPATHI-6th edition. Page No.545,546)
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