Generic name:methyldopa [ METH-il-DOE-pa ]
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
The Aldomet brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Aldomet?
Aldomet lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen).
Aldomet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Aldomet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Aldomet if you have liver disease (especially cirrhosis), or a history of liver problems caused by taking this medicine.
Do not use Aldomet if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
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