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Aldomet
Generic Name: E: METHYLDOPA (meth-ill-DOE-pa)
 
Common Uses of Aldomet
This medicine is an alpha agonist used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Possible Aldomet Side Effects
Side effects that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, headache, weakness, dry mouth, or dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience swelling of the legs or feet, weight gain, chest pain, diarrhea, vomiting, generalized joint or muscle pain, continuing fatigue, unexplained fever, yellowing of skin, or rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

General Cautions
Check with your doctor if you have an unexplained fever, especially during the first weeks of treatment. Do not stop using this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand slowly. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONSUMERS Product data and health claims are for general information purposes only and should not be used as official medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective use of prescription drugs and medications.

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