methyldopa

Do not take methyldopa without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Methyldopa does not begin lowering blood pressure until 4 to 6 hours after it is taken.

Taking cowhage and methyldopa together might lower blood pressure too much.

Methyldopa is not used in women who have liver or kidney disease.

Methyldopa is most often used in its oral form to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.

It is not known whether methyldopa will harm a nursing infant.

You may need to take methyldopa for the rest of your life to control your condition.

Methyldopa is used to help control blood pressure in chronic hypertension during pregnancy.

Methyldopa may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

You cannot take methyldopa if you have any type of liver disease.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with methyldopa or affect your condition.

If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from methyldopa therapy.

Your pharmacist can provide more information about methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking methyldopa and seek emergency medical attention:

Methyldopa is used in the clinical treatment of the following disorders:

Methyldopa is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Take methyldopa exactly as directed by your doctor.

There are many other medicines that can interact with methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide.

Before using methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you have:

Methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test.

Do not take lithium if you are taking methyldopa unless prescribed by your healthcare professional.

To prevent this interaction take iron at least two hours before or after taking methyldopa (Aldomet).

Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood.

You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment with methyldopa if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Before taking methyldopa, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: