Showing posts with label Catapress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catapress. Show all posts

Friday, June 8, 2018

How to quit smoking with Clonidine (Catapress)

Clonidine (Catapress): A remedy for smoking


Common name - Clonidine


Trademark - Catapress


Clonidine - a prescription drug in the form of tablets or patches.


Why is he credited with


Doctors attribute clonidine to patients who want to get rid of tobacco dependence, but for some reason can not take bupropion, varenicline and nicotine substitutes or they did not have the desired effect.


How effective is it?


People who took clonidine were much quicker to quit smoking than those who did not resort to medication at all.



[caption id="attachment_729" align="aligncenter" width="300"]quit smoking quit smoking[/caption]

Side effects of Clonidine


These include:



  • dry mouth (observed in 40% of patients);

  • drowsiness (33%);

  • dizziness (16%);

  • drowsiness (10%);

  • constipation (10%).


Clonidine plaster causes a rash.


While taking the drug from time to time check blood pressure, because Clonidine lowers its level. You may also show signs of depression and there may be a drop in blood pressure as a result of a sharp rise from the spot (postural or orthostatic hypotension).


Rapid refusal to take clonidine sometimes causes side effects: nervousness, excitement, headaches, trembling develop, which is accompanied by a sharp increase in blood pressure (hypertension). You can avoid unpleasant moments by gradually lowering the dosage within 2-4 days.


What to think about


If you decide to take this particular drug, start 3-4 days before the date you set out to quit smoking. Use a clonidine patch for no more than 10 weeks, and change it every week.

4.5 out of 5 stars Reviewer:adminFebruary 05, 2021