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Medicines dexmedetomidine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

dexmedetomidine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can it cause withdrawal symptoms?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Agitation and raised blood pressure have rarely followed abrupt stopping after prolonged exposure.

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Dexmedetomidine 100 micrograms/ml concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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