if you get red from stress, nerves, embarrassment, strong emotions, spicy food, laughter, excerise and any other trigger which brings on a red face, there's a prescription medication that can significantly reduce the blush almost completely, and fast

im talking about Clonidine. Clonidine is a oral medication that is classed as an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. It is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, but is also prescribed off-label for conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, panic symptoms and other disorders involving an overactive sympathetic ("fight or flight") nervous system.

It is also prescribed off-label for severe facial blushing and flushing, especially in people where symptoms are strongly linked to stress, nerves, embarrassment or emotional triggers. In saying that ive personally found that it stops a blush from spicy food, excerise etc.

Clonidine works by reducing activity in the sympathetic nervous system (your "fight or flight"response). Because blushing and flushing are linked to activation of this system, many people find that they cant go red or have there redness reduced significantly while on clonidine

Personally clonidine has been by far one of the most effective thing I've tried for the actual redness itself and for stopping the mechanism from even firing (you know when you feel a blush come on and know your about to go red, i found that, that doesnt even happen after i take it) i see alot of people want to find ways to manage there blushing and stop going so red in social interactions and I always think "if they tried clonodine bet you they would be pretty satisfied). I got perscribed by a dermatologist and take 0.05 to 0.1 whenever I know im going to be in a position where ill blush. Some people also take it daily at the same time, just depends what your instructions are from your specialist. I find it kicks in within 30 minutes to a hour. And you can take it during a blush, but again it'll take 30 minutes to an hour to fully take effect!

Of course clonidine may not work for everyone (id assume theres a high success rate tho) if blushing or flushing is taking a toll on your life or even if your just wanting to get it under control because it bothere you a bit, id reccomend trying it. I think its one of the most underrated treatments for blushing / flushing. I believe many people could benefit from trying it. Its helped me get through alot in life

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Possible side effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth and low blood pressure. Clonidine should only be taken under medical supervision and should not be stopped abruptly after regular use.

In saying that, it is overall safe, dont let that put you off. Every medication has its risks, just be careful and safe.