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Methyldopa belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the bloo... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Blood Pressure | 4 |
100% |
| Polycystic Kidney Disea... | 3 |
100% |
| Heart Attack | 1 |
100% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (10
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Methyldopa Reviews
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I have been on this since long before my heart attack. I have no complaints.
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I was previously on Ramipril and Atenolol to control my hypertension but have switched to Methyldopa which is considered safe during pregnancy.
Working / Worked
The Aldomet seems to be the only medicine that I have tried so far that keeps my BP down. I tried Lisinopril but my BP seemed to yo-yo alot and it make my heart race. The only drawbacks to the aldomet are: (1) It is a beta blocker, which I was told is not too good for kidney function, (2) It makes me sleepy, and (3) I have to take it three times a day.
Working / Worked
made me feel like zombie but lowered my blood pressure
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I think this medication has worked best for my hypertension!
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Took about 3 weeks for my BP to come down which apparently is long for this medI also still have dizzyness upset stomach decreased appetite and feel sooo TIRED all the time.Working for now but I am definitly not happy with the side effects.
Working / Worked
I take 250 mg 3x's daily. This is for my high blood pressure
Working / Worked
I was given this so I could get pregnant without worrying about a blood pressure medicine that could effect the pregnacy.
Somewhat Helpful
It helps but if i'm in alot of strees than i have to see my PCP
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Is this concerning??
hiya ...just wanted to say that im the same as onewish i too was on methyldopa when pregnant then after i had my babies was weaned off and switched to... [More] -
Is this concerning??
Hello, i just wanted to say that i took methyldopa when i was pregnate, after i had my baby the docotor gave me another medication,called dyzide,becau... [More] -
Is this concerning??
I have been on BP meds for about 3-4 months now and have seen no real improvement in my BP. I am a 24 year old F with PCOS and am average in weight.... [More]
