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.
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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.