I take methyldopa (aldomet) for pregnancy induced hypertension (postpartum). Dr. started me on atenolol (100 mg) which didn't lower the BP enough, so she added aldomet (250 mg, 3 times a day). This worked. I now take it only 2 times a day and it is still working. At first felt very tired when taking it, but now I've gotten used to the drugs and have no side effects.
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This medication is extremely dangerous my mother was on it for many years. It created liver and digestive complications an eventually she died of pancreatic cancer; which is all related to Aldomet 0ral. Every one just stay away from this poisong.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I take methyldopa (aldomet) for pregnancy induced hypertension (postpartum). Dr. started me on atenolol (100 mg) which didn't lower the BP enough, so she added aldomet (250 mg, 3 times a day). This worked. I now take it only 2 times a day and it is still working. At first felt very tired when taking it, but now I've gotten used to the drugs and have no side effects.
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hutced1 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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It brought down my bp but made me VERY tired
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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