Catapres-tts-1 vs. Monopril: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Catapres-tts-1 and Monopril. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 79,758 people who take Catapres-tts-1 and Monopril, and is updated regularly.
What is Catapres-tts-1?
Catapres-tts-1 has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 2,047 Catapres-tts-1 users. Check the latest studies of Catapres-tts-1.
What is Monopril?
Monopril has active ingredients of fosinopril sodium. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 5,910 Monopril users. Check the latest studies of Monopril.
eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world
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79,758 people who take Catapres-tts-1 and Monopril are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Monopril (fosinopril sodium)
- Catapres-Tts-1 (clonidine)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Catapres-Tts-1:
- not at all: 4.12 %
- somewhat: 20.28 %
- moderate: 34.38 %
- high: 31.24 %
- very high: 9.98 %
Monopril:
- not at all: 0 %
- somewhat: 12.87 %
- moderate: 35.64 %
- high: 37.62 %
- very high: 13.86 %
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DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Catapres-tts-1 (1,988 reports)
- Monopril (5,822 reports)
Browse all side effects of Catapres-tts-1:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Monopril:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on clonidine and fosinopril sodium (the active ingredients of Catapres-tts-1 and Monopril, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
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