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05-02-2007, 06:34 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi,
My Dr has put me on Clonidine or the Catapres-TTS-1 patch for pain I am experiencing from RSD. I placed it on Sunday afternoon and about 24 hours later I started feeling very worn out and drowsy. Today I am starting to feel a little better. It has only been 4 days so I've not noticed any difference in the pain so far. Are there any other side effects that anyone has experienced from the medications short term or long term...? The patch is starting to come loose around the edges and I have a problem with adhesive tape. Does anyone have any idea's that may help me keep it adhered without having to use the adhesive patch that they provide with the medication patch. The pharmacist also told me to place the patch in the area where I have the most pain which is my right arm. Is this true or can I place it on the shoulder area with the same results? Also, can I sit in the jacuzzi with the patch on? Thanks Dawn
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05-03-2007, 08:23 AM | #2 | |||
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I'll try to address some of your questions.
1) all patches are not suited to heat conditions. Hot showers, sitting in the sun or heating pads...cause the drug to be released faster than intended. 2) Catapres (clonidine) is basically a blood pressure medication. It has been around for a long time. Since its introduction, it has been used for addiction management, ADHD/Tourette's, pain syndromes, and even hot flashes during menopause. 3) It does cause sedation, but that side effect usually goes away. In rare instances it can lead to mania/insomnia/agitation..but that is in the 1-2% range of patients. 4) It is used topically in transdermal gels for pain and RSD, often in combination with ketamine/gabapentin/ketoprofen/lidocaine etc in many combinations. You may have to use the cover patch if the adhesive is peeling up. It is my impression that it is placed between the problem area and the spinal cord, as close as possible to the painful area. If this is not working for you... you need to consult your doctor. I'd give it a full month however (one box) to see if you get used to the side effects and start to benefit from any pain reduction. It does not work for everyone the same way. If you have any sudden faint feelings standing up, this may mean your blood pressure is too low for you. If you have a blood pressure cuff, it would help to measure your pressure now and then. You can buy a manual one for about $20. The sedation Catapres causes will be additive with other sedating drugs.
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05-03-2007, 10:20 AM | #3 | |||
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Thank you for all the information...
I sit in the spa because it helps with my TOS and Spine Problems. Would you suggest that I talk to my Dr about this or would you have any suggestions from your point of view as a pharmacist as to what I could do so that I would be able to sit in the spa while wearing the Catapres Patch. Once again Dawn
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05-03-2007, 11:08 AM | #4 | |||
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Here is a link with a long argument consisting of the manufacturer of Catapres TTS patches disputing Mylan's attempt to make a generic form.
It is long but if you read it you will see they refer to a "rate limiting" membrane on their product. Further down however, there is a study showing increased rates of absorption during hot/humid conditions. Quote:
narrow window of safety drug, it boils down to who do you believe. The majority of patches I see are used in nursing homes and hospitals, and in the general public by children. These patches are not common in the general public, so I don't expect medical personel to know details of them without looking those details up. Quote:
So I would caution you not to expose the skin or body areas to heat, just in case.
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05-03-2007, 05:47 PM | #5 | |||
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The information makes the saftey concerns very clear... I will not use a patch in the spa or any other area that would be heat related.
Thank you again.. Dawn
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