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used to treat HBP. Only problem is when I wear the patch I broke out red skin rash. If this product was latex-free than it may be a winner.

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whosit | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/4/2011
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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My hot flashes are much less in frequency and intensity.

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lou | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
2/28/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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blood pressure is more stablebut burning and itching has made it necessary to remove the patch without consulting the physician also there is a mark left after the patch was removed it looks like a scar from burn

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Phydeaux | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/25/2010
Condition: Tourette's
Overall rating 4.7
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See my previous review of this product used for control of Tourette's Syndrome. I mentioned the poor adhesive quality of the generic version from par Pharmaceutical ("manufactured by: AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems A Nitto Denko Company" according to the package). I was able to locate a second generic version from Mylan Pharmaceuticals. You may need to deal with a local NON-Chain pharmacy to secure this brand but it is well worth the effort. This product is very flexible and adheres well for the full 7 days. It is also comparable in size to the brand name product rather than the oversized PAR version. So if the co-pay or outright cost of the product is an issue opt for the Mylan generic version if possible for best results.Read More Read Less

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Phydeaux | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/17/2010
Condition: Tourette's
Overall rating 4.7
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20+yr ago I was taking 5x 0.2mg daily. Have been on 2x 0.3 Catapres for 20+ yrs. While my TS symptoms were never debilitating I have found that this provides significant relief with little in the way of side effects. Additionally my bp is well controlled and resting heart rate is often in the 50's but does not cause any problems such as dizzyness. This product has recently become available in generic form. The patch from PAR Pharmaceuticals is significantly larger than Catapres from Boehringer Ingelheim and less flexible. The PAR brand do not stick well at all. I have not been able to make then last a full 7 days to this point. My pharmacist is ordering another generic brand for me to try. Hopefully this will work better as my insurance has doubled my co-pay on the name brand now that a generic is available.Read More Read Less

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X0XJACKIEX0X | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/2/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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when I stop taking it I in up in the hospital for a week with real bad headaches and high blood pressure.

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[email protected] | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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before using this medication i was taking clonodine 0.2 mg. oral they put me on the patch and took me off the oral before the patch pressure ran 190/120 now it runs about 162/88 big diffrence still have to do my part of diet and exercise on a daily basis

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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If you go swimming, the patch will come off. I use waterproof tape and tape around my arm. It's easier if you put Vaseline on the bottom half of the arm so all the tape does not stick, making it easier to remove the tape.

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RASH | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
4/22/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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used to treat HBP. Only problem is when I wear the patch I broke out red skin rash. If this product was latex-free than it may be a winner.

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