Catapres User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Catapres has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 49 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Catapres

tor...
October 19, 2015

For Hyperhidrosis "Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery at T2 to treat severe palmar and facial sweating has been very effective, with about a 90% reduction in hand sweat and a 100% reduction in facial sweating. However, there is a caveat, sweating in other parts of my body increased following the procedure. Also, compensatory sweating on my face and chest (below the nipples) becomes extreme when eating spicy or tart foods. The Catapres substantially decreases this compensatory sweating."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
August 25, 2016

For Tourette's Syndrome "I was first diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome (a lot of neck and facial twitching and some humming noises) when I was 14. When I was 18, they put me on Catapres, and it was excellent! I only needed one pill a day at first, but then, as I went off to college and law school and was under more stress, I needed to increase to 2. I take them at night, and it helps me fall asleep. I've found that not only will it last till my next dose, sometimes (if I'm having issues refilling my prescription), I can go up to 3 days without tics. I tried Clonidine, but it wasn't as effective. If someone knows why, I'm interested to know."

10 / 10

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Rx2...
October 27, 2009

For ADHD "I used it to come off of oxycodone, and it helped some. My doctor continued it as an adjunct to my ADHD medicines, and it was a nice mellow touch. Discontinued after a year; I take enough medicines as it is."

10 / 10

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Dre...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 10, 2023

"I took Catapres to try to relieve restless legs syndrome (RLS), and it made it worse for me. I'm a very go-go person and do not take any other medications. The second time I tried it, I got the same result."

1 / 10

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SJa...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 7, 2020

"I was put on 0.1 mg Catapres for both my ADHD and the insomnia I got from my stimulants. While it did help me sleep, I had rapid weight gain over the course of the first week of treatment. I had no diet or exercise changes, and I gained 5 lbs. I stopped taking it, and it took around a month to get down to my previous weight. I also got severe vertigo in the mornings, but I feel like that would have stopped if I stayed on it."

3 / 10

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Mau...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 25, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "Works great for easing withdrawal symptoms of just about anything. But did not work for my anxiety as it gave me fairly awful side effects, (excessive sweating and horrible nightmares), and I don't often experience any side effects on any medicine. I've since had my doc look elsewhere."

6 / 10

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iva...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 3, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I was prescribed this medication along with Valium, Halcion, and Motrin to ease withdrawal symptoms of heroin addiction. It did help while using it, but my situation needed other therapy (methadone maintenance) to overcome my addiction. I do know several people who did benefit from the use of Catapres alone in quitting heroin addiction."

10 / 10

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KK8...
November 28, 2013

For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal "I used Catapres to get off 2mg Xanax 3 times a day, and it worked very well. I didn't feel 100%, but felt about 90%. It lasted about 7 days, and the withdrawal was done."

9 / 10

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exc...
January 1, 2011

For Opiate Withdrawal "No more withdrawal symptoms. Clonidine works when I'm out of oxycodone. I can sleep and be normal like I've never taken an opiate."

10 / 10

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lau...
September 22, 2008

For Opiate Withdrawal "Clonidine, or Catapres, is a godsend for opiate withdrawal. It takes a lot of the worst parts out of it. Best done under the supervision of a compassionate doctor."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 30, 2012

For Benzodiazepine Withdrawal "I also used it while weaning myself off of oxycodone. 10mg three times a day, and am now off. At the moment I am using a 0.2 Patch and it helps a lot."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
January 29, 2013

For Opiate Withdrawal "It works, but makes you really tired"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 19, 2011

For Opiate Withdrawal "I do feel Clonidine is highly effective while going through opiate withdrawal. It helps a great deal. I couldn't imagine a detox without it."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
March 28, 2008

For Opiate Withdrawal "This made me more 'at ease' in my opiate detox without the narcotic effect."

7 / 10

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hur...
May 14, 2008

For Opiate Withdrawal "It seems to be helping so far, without having to go through detox."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
June 15, 2008

For Opiate Withdrawal "I take clonidine to lower the sweaty feeling that comes with taking methadone, and it works well for me. Only side effect is I get dizzy sometimes when I stand up too fast."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
February 1, 2011

For Opiate Withdrawal "Wearing the clonidine patch for a few days, and it is working."

9 / 10

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jul...
May 19, 2010

For Migraine Prevention "A small dose of Catapres will stop the onset of a migraine if taken before the pain gets really bad. It can also speed up the relief when taken with a painkiller."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
April 6, 2009

For Opiate Withdrawal "This does help a little, but it doesn't take it all away."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
June 10, 2011

For ADHD "It makes me sleepy during the day, but helps with the side effects of Wellbutrin (itching and stuttering). Helps me sleep at night, so it is doing something for me."

8 / 10

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Fen...
January 26, 2010

For Opiate Withdrawal "Works extremely well."

9 / 10

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Bri...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 26, 2015

For Bipolar Disorder "Took clonidine for insomnia (only drug at the time). Proved completely ineffective and caused lightheadedness and dizziness."

1 / 10

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Bru...
April 22, 2016

For Insomnia, Stimulant-Associated "My daughter takes it to help sleep. She's 7 years old. Take Concerta for ADHD. She's been on 2 mg Clonidine for 2 years. She complained her stomach hurts. Is it the ADHD meds or the Clonidine?"

7 / 10

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Zom...
August 19, 2015

For Opiate Withdrawal "This made me so sick. I had 10 of the side effects. It didn't help at all. Worst meds ever. I tapered off my meds, which were worse than withdrawal."

1 / 10

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