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Uses

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

How it works

Methyldopa belongs to a group of medicines called antihypertensives. It reduces elevated blood pressure by relaxing and dilating (widening) blood vessels.

Common side effects

Abnormal production of milk, Uncontrollable movements, Abnormal blood test, Abdominal pain, Headache or feeling weak, Frequent dizziness or fainting, Swelling of salivary glands, Pins and needles, changes in sexual function such as impotence and not being able to ejaculate, Breast development in men, Confusion, Low hemoglobin or red blood cells, Loss of periods in women, Oral Preparations, Bruising and prolonged bleeding after injury, Constipation, Excess wind, Dizziness due to low blood pressure and light-headedness, Including nightmares or depression, Sore or black tongue, Diarrhea, Paralysis, Feeling bloated, Muscle pains, Dry mouth, Vomiting, Water retention causing swelling and weight gain

Expert advice

• Do not take methyldopa if you ever had or have any allergy to methyldopa, or to any of the other ingredients.
• Avoid taking methyldopa if you have high blood pressure due to a tumor near your kidney called ‘phaeochromocytoma’.
• Do not take methyldopa if you have liver or kidney disease, or depression.
• Do not take methyldopa if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Do not drive or use any tools or machines as you may feel drowsy or light-headed while taking methyldopa.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are using methyldopa.
• Methyldopa may affect the results of certain laboratory tests: regular checks (before the start of treatment and 6-12 weeks later) may be carried out on blood cells and liver function.

Frequently asked questions

Methyldopa

Q. Is methyldopa a beta-blocker/ blood thinner/ diuretic/ calcium channel blocker? Methyldopa is an alpha-2 receptor agonist. It is not a beta-blocker, blood thinner, diuretic or calcium channel blocker. Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ paracetamol/ aspirin/ melatonin with methyldopa? Methyldopa is known to interact with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, aspirin. However, there is no known interaction with melatonin. Always consult your doctor regarding its use. Q. Does methyldopa cause weight gain/ make you tired/ lower heart rate/ hair loss/ birth defects/ dry mouth/ swelling? Methyldopa is known to cause tiredness, dry mouth and swelling. However, it does not cause weight gain, lower heart rate, cause birth defects. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.