Methyldopa-Hydrochlorothiazide

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Methyldopa-Hydrochlorothiazide

Drug Info for methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide

The combination of methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. Methyldopa works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. Hydrochlorothiazide helps to lower blood pressure by eliminating unneeded water and salt from the body. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

  • Tablet
  • By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methyldopa, hydrochlorothiazide, or to sulfa drugs. You should not use this medicine if you are unable to urinate, or if you have liver disease, especially if it was caused by using methyldopa.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, gout, lupus, pancreatitis, or a history of mental depression.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.

Trouble breathing

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

Unexplained fever

Unusual weakness or tiredness

Yellow eyes or skin

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®), entacapone (Comtan®), lithium, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed®), or an MAO inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®).

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

  • Unexplained fever
  • Yellow eyes or skin
  • Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea or vomiting
  • Lightheadedness or fainting
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Skin rash or hives
  • Trouble breathing
  • Unusual weakness or tiredness
  • Depressed mood
  • Problems having sex
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stuffy nose
  • Numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet
  • Swelling of the breasts