Product Description:

• Medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).


• Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.


• Methyldopa works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

How To Use Methyldopa:

• Take this-drugs medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.


• usually 2 to 4 times daily. Start this medication or any new dose increase in the evening to decrease the risk Of side effects.


• Also, if the doses of this medication are not equal, take the larger dose at bedtime.


• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.


• Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.


• To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.


• Keep taking this medication even if you feel well.


• Most People with high blood pressure do not feel sick.


• When used for a long time, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing or an Additional medication.


• Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well (such as your blood pressure Readings remain High or increase).

Side Effects:

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, headache, stuffy nose, and weakness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.


• If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.


• To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.


• Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.


• Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.


• Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:


• Fainting, muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements, missed/stopped periods, decreased sexual desire/ability, increased breast size (in men),


• Mental/mood changes (such as depression),symptoms of heart failure(such as shortness of breath, Swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).


• Methyldopa has rarely caused very serious (rarely fatal)liver disease or low red blood cell count (anemia).


• Tell your doctor right away if you develop any symptoms of liver disease or anemia, including: unusual tiredness, Fast heartbeat, unexplained fever, dark urine, persistent nausea, severe stomach abdominal pain, Yellowing eyes/skin.

Warnings and precautions:

• Before taking methyldopa, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.


• This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.


• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:


• This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.


• Alcohol or marijuana(cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.


• Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.


• Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).


• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).


• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication, especially dizziness(more likely when standing up), fainting, or depression.


• Dizziness and fainting can increase the risk of falling.


• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.


• This medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions:

• work or increase your risk for serious side effects.


• This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.


• Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.


• Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include:

• Iron products (such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous Gluconate),lithium.


• Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal)drug interaction.


• Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid ,linezolid, methylene blue, Moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline , safinamide, selegiline,cetirizine,diphenhydramine).


• Drugs for alprazolam diazepam zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine).


• Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain Ingredients that cause drowsiness.


• Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.


• Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure.


• Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely