Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Catapres-TTS-2 transdermal.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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Reviewer: HoneyDoforYou Handyman, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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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 (
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Reviewer: bernee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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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.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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.
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Reviewer: Irisheyes, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Lowered my blood pressure, however has made me very dizzy at times
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