Clonidine Transdermal

Clonidine Transdermal
What is the most important information I should know about clonidine topical?
What is clonidine topical?
Who should not take clonidine topical?
How should I use clonidine topical?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while using clonidine topical?
What are the possible side effects of clonidine topical?
What other drugs will affect clonidine topical?
Where can I get more information?
What does my medication look like?

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What is the most important information I should know about clonidine topical?

Pronunciation:	KLOE ni deen
Brand:	Catapres-TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3

Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause nervousness, anxiety, severe high blood pressure, or life-threatening symptoms. You will need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.

Avoid using lotions, oils, or other skin products on the area where you will apply the skin patch. The patch may not stick properly to the skin.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of clonidine transdermal.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by clonidine.

Clonidine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

The clonidine transdermal patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Remove the clonidine patch before undergoing such a test.

Tell any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you that you are using clonidine transdermal. If you need emergency heart resuscitation, your family or caregivers should tell emergency medical personnel if you are wearing a clonidine skin patch. The patch should be removed before any electrical equipment (such as a defribrillator) is used on you.

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Last updated:	August 29, 2006

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