Catapres Dosage

General Information on Dosing With Catapres

Some considerations for people taking Catapres include the following:
 
  • Catapres comes in tablet or patch form (this article applies only to the tablet form). It is usually taken by mouth twice a day.
     
  • You can take it either with a meal or on an empty stomach.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Catapres will not work if you stop taking it.
     
  • In general, this medication should not be stopped suddenly, as serious problems may result.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage of Catapres, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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