Lofexidine - Other Clinical Uses

Other Clinical Uses

The possibility of using lofexidine to treat alcohol addiction withdrawal symptoms has been investigated, and has not yet been shown to be an effective treatment.

Additionally, the possibility of lofexidine to treat ADHD symptoms in children has been investigated. Although this subject has only a small body of research, when a small dose of lofexidine is given (0.4 mg, 3x daily), ADHD severity significantly decreased. Similar studies have shown reduction of tics in children with the small dosage.

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