Catapres and Dry Mouth: What Users Say

• Neu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2013

For Hypertensive Emergency "All I can say is THANK GOD for clonidine (Catapres). I'm just taking the pill form 0.2 mg, and within 20-30 minutes my blood pressure goes from about 172/105 to around 115-125/75-80. Only side effects I get are a little bit of dry mouth and some drowsiness. That beats the heck out of a stroke or MI, in my opinion. By the way, I'm 6'2'' and about 190 pounds. First med the doctors have found that actually WORKS without nasty side effects. I hope your results with it are as positive as mine. Ciao."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2014

For Perimenopausal Symptoms "I take 0.1 mg transdermal patch. I found the patch was/is much more effective than oral route (side effects less noticeable - dry mouth, inability to focus well). I prepped my skin for the patch by showering, then cleaning the site with alcohol. Once dry, I applied the patch. There is a temporary (1 week) 'lightening of color' at the site when the patch is removed. I've found that leaving the old patch on for 24 hours, after placing the new one, seems to give better medicinal coverage. ALL hot flashes GONE!"

• tic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 28, 2012

For Tourette's Syndrome "My son was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at an early age. He was put on clonidine. It made him sleepy, so we gave one-fourth of his dose, and it suppressed his tics. Very beneficial to his quality of life in my eyes. Did cause mild dry mouth."