CATAPRES DESCRIPTION
Catapres (Clonidine) - Tablet
Catapres is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd.
Why is this Catapres prescribed?
Catapres is prescribed for high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or with other high blood pressure medications.
Doctors also prescribe Catapres for alcohol, nicotine, or benzodiazepine (tranquilizer) withdrawal; migraine headaches; smoking cessation programs; Tourette's syndrome (tics and uncontrollable utterances); narcotic/methadone detoxification; premenstrual tension; and diabetic diarrhea.
Where Can I order Catapres From? Can I buy Catapres at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Catapres at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Catapres from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Catapres and when you order Catapres it will be delivered with express shipping.
Most important fact about Catapres
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Catapres regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Catapres; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Catapres does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take Catapres?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed, even if you are feeling well. Try not to miss any doses. If Catapres is not taken regularly, your condition may get worse. The Catapres-TTS patch should be put on a hairless, clean area of the upper outer arm or chest. Normally, a new one is applied every 7 days to a new area of the skin. If the patch becomes loose, use some adhesive tape or an adhesive bandage to keep it in place. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember, then go back to your regular schedule. If you forget to take the medication 2 or more times in a row, or if you forget to change the transdermal patch for 3 or more days, contact your doctor.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container away from light.
What side effects may occur with Catapres?
Catapres Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Catapres.
More common Catapres side effects may include:
Agitation, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, impotence, loss of sex drive, nausea, nervousness, sedation (calm), vomiting, weakness
Less common Catapres side effects may include:
Changes in heartbeat, excessive nighttime urination, headache, loss of appetite, mental depression, pounding heartbeat, vague bodily discomfort, weight gain
Rare Catapres side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, anxiety, behavior changes, blurred vision, breast development in males, burning eyes, congestive heart failure, constipation, delirium, dry eyes, drynasal passages, fainting, fever, greater sensitivity to alcohol, hallucinations, heart irregularities, hepatitis, hair loss, hives, insomnia, itching, joint pain, leg cramps, little or no urination, muscle pain, pallor, restlessness, vivid dreams or nightmares
Additional side effects of Catapres-TTS may include:
Abrasions, blisters, burning or reddened skin, discolored or whitened skin, pimples, throbbing skin
Why should Catapres not be prescribed?
Do not take this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Catapres or to any of the components of the transdermal patch.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Catapres
The effects of Catapres during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Catapres appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with this medication is finished.
Recommended Catapres dosage
ADULTS The dosage will be adjusted to your individual needs.
The usual starting dose is 0.1 milligram, twice a day (usually in the morning and at bedtime). The regular dose of Catapres is determined by increasing the daily dose by 0.1 milligram at weekly intervals until the desired response is achieved. A larger portion of the increased dose can be taken at bedtime to reduce potential side effects of drowsiness and dry mouth that may appear when you begin taking this drug. The most common effective dosages range from 0.2 milligram to 0.6 milligram per day divided into smaller doses. The maximum effective dose is 2.4 milligrams per day; however, this dose is not usually prescribed. Transdermal PatchThe patch comes in different strengths, and your doctor will determine which is best for you based on your blood pressure response. People who are using another high blood pressure medication should not stop taking it abruptly when they begin using the patch, because the medication in the patch may take a few days to begin working. The other medication should be discontinued slowly as the patch begins to take effect.
CHILDREN Safety and effectiveness of the Catapres tablets and patch in children below the age of 12 have not been established.
OLDER ADULTS Dosages are generally as above; however, the initial dosage for an older person may be lower than the regular starting dose.
Catapres Overdosage
Symptoms of Catapres overdose may include:
Constriction of pupils of the eye, drowsiness, high blood pressure followed by a drop in pressure, irritability, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, slowed reflexes, weakness
Large overdoses can cause changes in heart function or rhythm, coma, seizures, and temporary interruptions in breathing. Getting a patch in the mouth or swallowing one can cause an overdose.
If you suspect symptoms of a Catapres overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
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