Methyldopa Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Methyldopa is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Methyldopa comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken two to four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take methyldopa exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The liquid should be shaken well before each ...
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Encyclopedia: Methyldopa
Methyldopa or alpha-methyldopa is a centrally-acting adrenergic antihypertensive medication. Its use is now deprecated following introduction of alternative safer classes of agents. However it continues to have a role in otherwise difficult to treat hypertension and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Methyldopa has variable absorption from the gut of approximately 50%. It is metabolized in the intestines and liver; its metabolite alpha-methylnorepineprine acts in the brain to stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors decreasing total peripheral...
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Methyldopa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Methyldopa has variable absorption from the gut of approximately 50%. It is metabolized in the intestines and liver; its metabolite ...
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methyldopa medical facts from Drugs.com
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Methyldopa Official FDA information, side effects and uses.
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Pregnancy Q and A side effects of methyldopa while pregnant...
else taken methyldopa and did you have bad side effects too? Please, try to talk with your doctor. You mustn't stop taking methyldopa without consulting...
Feb 11, 2008
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HELP! Hypertension and ICSI
. Anybody in similar situation? I red Methyldopa is safe but am still confused should I switch to Methyldopa before second treatment.... I appreciate any help. Love from Maroon
Jan 15, 2007
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Methylopa and new pregnancy
and very healthy. I am now 5 week pg and my Dr put me on Methyldopa. My concern is not much research has to aldomet (methyldopa). This is a very safe med for pg ladies! It...
May 15, 2008
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methyldopa is for hypertension....mostly pregnant woman use it...
methyldopa is for hypertension....mostly pregnant woman use it...
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Asked by black N White woman - 14 months ago
Is there any blood pressure medication besides Methyldopa that i can take during pregnancy?
I had to take methyldopa for high blood pressure with my last pregnancy and it...
I had to take methyldopa for high blood pressure with my last pregnancy and it...
There are other options. I remember asking my dr the same question when I got pregnant with my 2nd, because I had pre-eclampsia with my first. They said the other...
Asked by ~*~California Momma~*~ - 16 months ago
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