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Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 receptor agonist used for sedation but long term use can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Clonidine, which has a similar mechanism of action, can help prevent withdrawal symptoms from dexmedetomidine. A study found prolonged dexmedetomidine use in pediatric ICU patients was associated with withdrawal symptoms, and clonidine may help prevent this. Case reports also found clonidine effective in treating dexmedetomidine withdrawal symptoms in adults. However, the optimal clonidine dos

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