The aim of the study was to compare the relative potencies and clinical characteristics of epidural Clonidine and Fentanyl with Bupivacaine in lower limb and lower abdominal surgeries using patient-controlled analgesia. In a randomised double-blinded study, 60 ASA I or II patients requiring epidural analgesia for post operative pain relief were allocated to receive either 0.125% Bupivacaine with Clonidine 1µg/kg or 0.125% Bupivacaine with Fentanyl 1µg/kg via a sterile syringe by trained anaesthesiologists. Analgesia was established with 10-15 ml bolus of study solution. There were significant differences in onset time, duration and quality of analgesia, local anaesthetic consumption, between the two groups. We conclude that 0.125% Bupivacaine with Clonidine 1µg/kg group of patients clinically had better quality of analgesia and for a longer duration in comparison with patients receiving 0.125% Bupivacaine with Fentanyl 1µg/kg.