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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Catapres-TTS-2 transdermal.

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    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    10/23/2010 12:50:28 AM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    9/22/2009 12:25:37 PM

    Reviewer: HoneyDoforYou Handyman, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Started with Catapres TTS2 patches which sometimes came off but the overlay would eliminate problems and the medication delivery was consistent either way. Dropped BP an additional 20-30 points! Switched to generic Clonidine patch which never stayed on even with overlay. Would recommend sticking with Catapres TTS unless you are sedintary and don't sweat or move much. I also take Minoxidil ( ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    9/14/2009 1:02:51 PM

    Reviewer: bernee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Very Satisfied, but do not get the generic brand as the patch did not stick to my skin; even with the overlay patch. Had to replace after 1 day and then the next one still did not stick. Stick with name brand-no generic.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    8/2/2009 10:54:10 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    If I put the patch on and take my oral meds. at the same time, I get a very severe case of orthostatic hypotension. Then the last 2 days of the patch my BP begins to rise to higher levels than the first few days of the use of the patch.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    5/9/2009 1:05:23 PM

    Reviewer: Irisheyes, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Lowered my blood pressure, however has made me very dizzy at times

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