What is clonidine (Catapres)?
This question relates to a prescription drug. The answers below are not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. Please contact your healthcare provider for any prescription drug questions.
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Clonidine (Catapres) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is in the drug class called the "alpha agonists." It helps to relax the smooth muscle of blood vessels to decrease blood pressure and allow blood to flow more easily. It only controls high blood pressure and does not cure it.
It may be prescribed by many different physicians, but usually by cardiologists, family or internal medicine practitioners or other prescribing health care professionals.
Clonidine (Catapres) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is in the drug class called the "alpha agonists." It helps to relax the smooth muscle of blood vessels to decrease blood pressure and allow blood to flow more... More
