Important Safety Information for Patients
- Do not take Kapvay™ if you are allergic to clonidine
- Use Kapvay™ with caution if you have high or low blood pressure, kidney problems, or heart problems, including heart attacks or strokes. You should avoid becoming dehydrated or overheated when taking Kapvay™
- Kapvay™ can make you sleepy or dizzy. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Kapvay™ until you talk with your doctor. Kapvay™ taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse
- Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or participate in any dangerous activities until you know how Kapvay™ will affect you
- Do not stop taking Kapvay™ without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping Kapvay™ may cause withdrawal symptoms, including increased blood pressure, headache, increased heart rate, lightheadedness, tightness in your chest, and nervousness
- Tell your doctor if you had a skin reaction (such as a rash) after taking clonidine in a transdermal form (skin patch). Talk to your doctor about any other medical conditions you have and all the medicines, including vitamins and supplements, that you take
- The most common side effects of Kapvay™ include sleepiness, tiredness, and upper respiratory tract infection (Symptoms may include cough, runny nose, and sneezing) irritability, sore throat, trouble sleeping (insomnia), nightmares, change in mood, constipation, stuffy nose, increased body temperature, dry mouth, and ear pain
Please see Important Patient Information within the Full Prescribing Information.
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