Catapres-tts-1 vs. Rasilez: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Catapres-tts-1 and Rasilez. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 85,926 people who take Catapres-tts-1 and Rasilez, 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 Rasilez?
Rasilez has active ingredients of aliskiren hemifumarate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 6,001 Rasilez users. Check the latest studies of Rasilez.
85,926 people who take Catapres-tts-1 and Rasilez are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Rasilez (aliskiren hemifumarate)
- 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: 4.02 %
- somewhat: 20.09 %
- moderate: 34.53 %
- high: 31.38 %
- very high: 9.99 %
Rasilez:
- not at all: 10.69 %
- somewhat: 19.85 %
- moderate: 39.69 %
- high: 22.9 %
- very high: 6.87 %
Want to compare Catapres-tts-1 with Rasilez?
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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)
- Rasilez (5,976 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 Rasilez:
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 aliskiren hemifumarate (the active ingredients of Catapres-tts-1 and Rasilez, 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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