This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Catapres (Clonidine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (48)
Death (5)
Life Threatening Events (6)
Disability (10)
Reports by Reaction Type
Hypertension (8),
Weight Decreased (7),
Hair Texture Abnormal (7),
DRY Mouth (7),
Decreased Appetite (7),
Hypotension (7),
Anxiety (7),
Drug Ineffective (6),
Headache (6),
Blood Pressure Increased (6),
Tongue DRY (6),
Drug Hypersensitivity (6)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Catapres (Clonidine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-02
Patient: male
Reactions: Skin Exfoliation, Rash Maculo-Papular
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: Acupan; Acetaminophen; Ketoprofen; Pantoprazole; Sufentanil Citrate; Acetaminophen; Chirocaine; Lovenox
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Confusional State, Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Drug Effect Decreased, Hypersensitivity, Drug Hypersensitivity, Injection Site Pain, Encephalopathy, Headache, Erythema, Convulsion, Oedema, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampyra
Dosage: 10 mg
Gilenya
Ampyra
Dosage: 20 mg
Start date: 2011-11-01
Catapres
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-12-01
Copaxone
Start date: 2012-06-05
Zithromax
Start date: 2011-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Betaseron; Paxil; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Estradiol; Xanax; Lisinopril; Omeprazole
Possible Catapres side effects in 38 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-12
Patient: 38 year old male, weighing 105.3 kg (231.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: ICY HOT; Albuterol Nebulizer Soln; Cholecalciferol; Fentanyl; Paroxetine; Acetaminophen; Simethicone; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Diazepam Rectal Gel; Multi-Vitamin; Ondansetron; Zolpidem; Midodrine Hydrochloride; Magnesium Hydroxide / Aluminum Hydroxide / Simethicone; Melatonin; Miconazole; Quetiapine
Possible Catapres side effects in 38 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-12
Patient: 38 year old male, weighing 105.3 kg (231.7 pounds)
Reactions: Cervical Vertebral Fracture, Road Traffic Accident, Pruritus, NO Therapeutic Response, Rash Maculo-Papular, Craniocerebral Injury
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Albuterol; Cholecalciferol; Magnesium Hydroxide / Aluminum Hydroxide / Simethicone
Possible Catapres side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-09
Patient:
Reactions: Medication Error, Drug Dispensing Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: female
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Hypopnoea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Dosage: 0.2 mg
Motrin
Hydrochlorothiazide
Irbesartan
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-04-05
End date: 2012-04-05
Toprol-XL
Dosage: 25 mg
Azor
Benicar HCT
Micardis
Dosage: 40 mg
Tekturna HCT
Atacand HCT
Amlodipine Besylate
Bystolic
Atenolol
Dosage: 50 mg
Lisinopril
Dosage: 10 mg
Other drugs received by patient: Xyzal; Diovan HCT
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-05-14
Patient: male
Reactions: Pancytopenia, Rash, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Malaise, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Lung Infiltration, Hypertension, Renal Failure Acute, Pneumonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Methotrexate Sodium
Dosage: unk
Arava
Dosage: unk
Catapres
Dosage: unk
Other drugs received by patient: Protonix; Folic Acid; Prednisone; Multi-Vitamins; Levaquin; Diflucan; Metronidazole
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-05-11
Patient: male, weighing 42.5 kg (93.5 pounds)
Reactions: Nausea, Blood Pressure Decreased, Somnolence
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: Zithromax
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-05-08
Patient: male
Reactions: Dyskinesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Dosage: 0.075 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2011-10-21
Concerta
Dosage: 36 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-01
Concerta
Dosage: 36 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-10-19
End date: 2011-10-20
Risperdal
Dosage: 1 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2011-11-20
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-25
Patient: male
Reactions: Pancytopenia, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Dosage: unk
Methotrexate Sodium
Dosage: unk
Arava
Dosage: unk
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-04-10
Patient: male
Reactions: Drug Eruption
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox; Sufentanil Citrate; Ketoprofen; Chirocaine; Acetaminophen; Pantoprazole; Acupan; Acetaminophen
Possible Catapres side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-04-09
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Nausea, Tachycardia, Somnolence, Blood Pressure Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Other drugs received by patient: Zithromax; Amlodipine
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-22
Patient: female, weighing 65.4 kg (143.9 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Dyspnoea, Labile Hypertension, Drug Ineffective, Urinary Incontinence, Blood Potassium Increased, Headache, Hypertensive Crisis, Overdose, Bronchitis, Cough, Atrioventricular Block First Degree
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levothroid
Dosage: 300 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Levothroid
Dosage: 600 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, q6h
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, qid
Gilenya
Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2011-06-06
End date: 2011-11-04
Lopressor
Dosage: 50 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Cardizem LA
Dosage: unk ukn, unk
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 900 mg, once/single
Administration route: Oral
Zestril
Dosage: 10 mg, bid
Other drugs received by patient: Prozac; Vitamin D; Synthroid; Aldactone; Valium; Valium; Prilosec; Clonidine; Aldactone; Dyazide; Amitiza
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-22
Patient: female, weighing 65.4 kg (143.9 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Dyspnoea, Labile Hypertension, Drug Ineffective, Urinary Incontinence, Blood Potassium Increased, Headache, Hypertensive Crisis, Overdose, Bronchitis, Cough, Atrioventricular Block First Degree
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Labetalol
Dosage: 1 df, qid
Levothroid
Dosage: 600 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Levothroid
Dosage: 300 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Gilenya
Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2011-06-06
End date: 2011-11-04
Labetalol
Dosage: 1 df, q6h
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Zestril
Dosage: 10 mg, bid
Labetalol
Dosage: 900 mg, once/single
Administration route: Oral
Lopressor
Dosage: 50 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Cardizem LA
Dosage: unk ukn, unk
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Aldactone; Amitiza; Clonidine; Aldactone; Prozac; Prilosec; Vitamin D; Valium; Dyazide; Valium
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2012-03-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-03-14
Patient: male, weighing 3.1 kg (6.7 pounds)
Reactions: Respiratory Disorder, Hypoglycaemia, Somnolence, Convulsion, Clonic Convulsion, Cyanosis, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Indication: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
End date: 2012-01-16
Catapres
Indication: Exposure During Breast Feeding
Start date: 2012-01-16
End date: 2012-01-25
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-02-27
Patient: male
Reactions: TIC, Dyskinesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Concerta
Dosage: 36 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-10-19
End date: 2011-10-20
Risperdal
Dosage: 1 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
Catapres
Dosage: 0.075 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2011-10-21
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-02-16
Patient: male
Reactions: Dyskinesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Dosage: 0.075 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2011-10-21
Concerta
Dosage: 36 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-10-19
End date: 2011-10-20
Risperdal
Dosage: 1 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-02-15
Patient: male, weighing 140.0 kg (308.0 pounds)
Reactions: Fatigue, Syncope, Renal Impairment, Hypotension, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Edarbi
Dosage: 80 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Catapres
Dosage: 0.3 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Catapres side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2012-02-13
Patient: 73 year old female
Reactions: Urinary Incontinence
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Catapres
Administration route: Oral
Clonazepam
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Sotalol HCL
Dosage: 80 mg
Administration route: Oral
Butrans
Cyclobenzaprine
Administration route: Oral
Norvasc
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Pantoprazole
Dosage: 40 mg
Administration route: Oral
Cardura
Dosage: 1 mg
Administration route: Oral
Diovan HCT
Dosage: 160 mg
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Lorazepam; Acetaminophen; Lactulose; Imovane
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-02-02
Patient: male, weighing 140.0 kg (308.0 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Impairment, Fatigue, Syncope, Hypotension, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Edarbi
Dosage: 80 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Catapres
Dosage: 0.3 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-02-01
Patient: male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Impairment, Hypotension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Edarbi
Dosage: 80 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Catapres
Dosage: 0.3 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-01-30
Patient: male
Reactions: Dyskinesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Risperdal
Dosage: 1 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
Catapres
Dosage: 0.075 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-01-01
Concerta
Dosage: 36 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-19
End date: 2011-11-20
Possible Catapres side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Renal Impairment, Syncope, Hypotension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Norvasc
Dosage: 0.5 mg, daily
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Catapres
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-01
Edarbi
Dosage: 80 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Possible Catapres side effects in 57 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-26
Patient: 57 year old male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)
Reactions: Fatigue, Renal Impairment, Syncope, Hypotension, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Catapres
Dosage: 0.3 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-01
Edarbi
Dosage: 80 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-16
End date: 2011-10-11
Possible Catapres side effects in 71 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-18
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.6 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Oesophageal Pain, Paraesthesia Oral, Drug Hypersensitivity, Tongue DRY, Drug Abuser, Abdominal Discomfort, Muscle Strain, Anxiety, Hair Texture Abnormal, DRY Mouth, Adverse Event, Hypertension, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Norvasc
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2010-01-01
Benicar
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2010-01-01
Celexa
Plavix
Indication: Thrombosis
Zantac
Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Catapres
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2010-01-01
Metoprolol
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2010-01-01
Prinivil
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Xanax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2010-06-08
Zantac
Indication: Burn Oesophageal
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-09
Patient: female, weighing 65.4 kg (143.9 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Dyspnoea, Labile Hypertension, Drug Ineffective, Urinary Incontinence, Blood Potassium Increased, Headache, Hypertensive Crisis, Overdose, Bronchitis, Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lopressor
Dosage: 50 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Gilenya
Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2001-06-06
End date: 2011-11-04
Levothroid
Dosage: 300 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 900 mg, once/single
Administration route: Oral
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, qid
Gilenya
Indication: Demyelination
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, q6h
Administration route: Oral
Cardizem LA
Dosage: unk ukn, unk
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Levothroid
Dosage: 600 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Zestril
Dosage: 10 mg, bid
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Amitiza; Prozac; Dyazide; Clonidine; Vitamin D; Aldactone; Aldactone; Valium; Synthroid; Valium; Prilosec
Possible Catapres side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-09
Patient: female, weighing 65.4 kg (143.9 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, Labile Hypertension, Urinary Incontinence, Blood Potassium Increased, Headache, Hypertensive Crisis, Overdose, Bronchitis, Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, qid
Lopressor
Dosage: 50 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 1 df, q6h
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Zestril
Dosage: 10 mg, bid
Levothroid
Dosage: 300 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Cardizem LA
Dosage: unk ukn, unk
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Gilenya
Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2001-06-06
End date: 2011-11-04
Labetalol HCL
Dosage: 900 mg, once/single
Administration route: Oral
Catapres
Dosage: 0.1 mg, tid (prn)
Administration route: Oral
Gilenya
Indication: Demyelination
Levothroid
Dosage: 600 ug, unk
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Valium; Prilosec; Prozac; Aldactone; Amitiza; Valium; Aldactone; Dyazide; Clonidine; Vitamin D
Possible Catapres side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a physician from France on 2011-12-29
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Confusional State, Agitation, Dysphoria, Aphasia, Disorientation, Speech Disorder, Hallucination, Escherichia Sepsis, Urinary Tract Infection, Inadequate Analgesia, Abnormal Behaviour, Indifference, Aggression, Dysphonia, Visual Impairment, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Suicide Attempt
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Morphine
Dosage: 0.05 mg, once/hour, intrathecal, mg, once/hour, intrathecal
Start date: 2009-05-14
Morphine
Dosage: 0.05 mg, once/hour, intrathecal, mg, once/hour, intrathecal
Start date: 2005-01-01
End date: 2009-04-01
Prialt
Dosage: see image
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2009-05-12
End date: 2009-05-19
Prialt
Dosage: see image
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2009-04-25
End date: 2009-04-27
Prialt
Dosage: see image
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2009-05-19
End date: 2009-05-25
Prialt
Dosage: see image
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2009-04-12
End date: 2009-04-25
Prialt
Dosage: see image
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2009-04-27
End date: 2009-05-12
Catapres
Start date: 2005-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Nitriderm (Glyceryl Trinitrate); Zopiclone (Zopiclone); Aspirin; Transipeg (Macrogol); Omeprazole; Amiloride HCL W / Hydrochlorothiazide (Amiloride Hydrochloride Hydrochlo
Possible Catapres side effects in 34 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2011-12-27
Patient: 34 year old female
Reactions: Coma, Cerebral Haematoma
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vancomycin
Start date: 2011-09-30
End date: 2011-10-07
Lasix
Start date: 2011-10-04
End date: 2011-10-07
Primaxin
Start date: 2011-09-27
End date: 2011-10-08
Acetaminophen
Start date: 2011-10-03
End date: 2011-10-07
Catapres
Start date: 2011-09-27
End date: 2011-10-07
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Start date: 2011-09-27
End date: 2011-10-07
Ultiva
Start date: 2011-09-29
End date: 2011-10-08
Fresubin
Start date: 2011-09-17
End date: 2011-10-08
Calciparine
Start date: 2011-09-22
End date: 2011-10-06
Nozinan
Start date: 2011-09-27
End date: 2011-10-07
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