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Drug: Catapres-TTS |
clonidine (pronounced KLON-uh-deen) |
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| Common Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, weakness, constipation, dry mouth, itching, inflamed skin (with transdermal patch). |
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| Less Common Side Effects: fatigue, malaise, agitation, depression, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, inability to urinate, impotence, loss of sex drive, rash, weight gain. |
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| Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you miss changing the skin patch for more than 3 days, check with your health care provider right away. |
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Drug Interactions: Combining certain medications may alter their actions or produce unwanted effects. Tell your health care provider about other prescription medications, nonprescription medications, herbs, and supplements you're taking, especially:
- diuretics (water pills) and other blood pressure medications
- MAO inhibitors (antidepressants)
- medications that slow down the central nervous system (such as cold and allergy medications, tranquilizers, and sedatives)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- propranolol and other beta blockers
- tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline and desipramine)
- verapamil (Calan SR, Isoptin SR).
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