Catapres is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

feel unusually weak/tired
swelling of feet/legs
palpitations
chest pain
anxiety
nervousness
depression
irregular heartbeat
allergic reactions(skin rash/itching/hives/swelling of the face/lips/tongue)

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

high blood pressure medicine
mental depression medicine
digoxin
digitoxin
barbiturate medicines(inducing sleep or treating seizures)

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have/have ever had kidney disease(s).

Check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Report any abnormalities to your health care professional.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.