CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs ORUDIS KT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE and ORUDIS KT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ORUDIS KT
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.05 /30	~$193.86 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	KETOPROFEN
Manufacturer	Actavis Elizabeth	Wyeth Cons
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 to 16 hours	—
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

clonidine hydrochloride orudis kt

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.05 /30

~$193.86 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

KETOPROFEN

Manufacturer

Actavis Elizabeth

Wyeth Cons

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 16 hours

—

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Clonidine Hydrochloride or Orudis Kt?

Clonidine Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.05 vs $193.86 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Clonidine Hydrochloride and Orudis Kt?

Clonidine Hydrochloride contains Clonidine Hydrochloride, while Orudis Kt contains Ketoprofen — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.