Why CATAPRES* (Clonidine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of CATAPRES: not satisfied (average rating score: 2.39)
(based on 75 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** CATAPRES
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension* | 12 |
| 2 | Blood pressure* | 3 |
| 3 | Bipolar ii disorder | 2 |
| 4 | Hot flush* | 2 |
| 5 | Pain* | 1 |
| 6 | Stress | 1 |
| 7 | Menopausal symptoms | 1 |
| 8 | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of CATAPRES **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 28 |
| 2 | Dry mouth | 15 |
| 3 | Depression | 13 |
| 4 | Fatigue | 12 |
| 5 | Dizziness* | 11 |
| 6 | Anxiety | 10 |
| 7 | Constipation | 10 |
| 8 | Alopecia | 9 |
| 9 | Insomnia | 8 |
| 10 | Lethargy | 8 |
| 11 | Weight increased | 7 |
| 12 | Headache* | 7 |
| 13 | Pruritus | 6 |
| 14 | Nausea* | 5 |
| 15 | Nightmare | 5 |
| 16 | Libido decreased | 4 |
| 17 | Paranoia | 4 |
| 18 | Decreased appetite | 4 |
| 19 | Dry skin | 4 |
| 20 | Disturbance in attention | 4 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for CATAPRES
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Clonidine hydrochloride (Clonidina, Jenloga, Catapres, Duraclon, Kapvay)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com