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Aldomet

Methyldopa

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is methyldopa and brand name is Aldomet.

The active ingredient of this medication is methyldopa.

The inactive ingredients of this medication are: calcium disodium edetate; cellulose; citric acid; colloidal silicon dioxide; D&C Yellow 10; ethylcellulose; guar gum; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; iron oxide; magnesium stearate; propylene glycol; talc; and titanium dioxide.

It is manufactured by MSD and distributed through Muller and Phipps.

It is primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Common Uses:

Aldomet is used to treat high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or with other high blood pressure medications.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Drowsiness during the first few weeks of therapy;
Fluid retention or weight gain;
Headache;
Weakness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis or cirrhosis); history of liver disease caused by medications.

It is also not recommended in pregnanat women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors; including phenelzine sulfate and Tranylcypromine sulfate; Dextroamphetamine; and Imipramine;
Iron-containing products such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate;
Lithium;
Other blood pressure medications such as clonidine hydrochloride and verapamil; Hydrochloride;
Phenylpropanolamine (decongestant used in common cold remedies);
Propranolol;
Tolbutamide.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Aldomet	7.8	7.96	1.34	5
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Aldomet, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	0%	40%	60%
Breathing	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%

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Commonly Reported Aldomet Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Drowsiness	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Fatigue	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Aldomet Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Change in Weight	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Swelling around the Eyes	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Aldomet

Since taking Aldomet Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Hospitalization

16.7%

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25 Aug 2009	Effective treatment, no side effects to speak of. Only prescribed for about a month. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Jul 2009	No side effects. Very effective, but I didn't take it very long. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Jun 2009	My doctor prescribed this to me during the first month after I delivered my second child. It was effective, but it was never prescribed again. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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