Drug details

Aldomet (methyldopa)

type of Alpha2 Agonists, Central-Acting

Aldomet (methyldopa) is an antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The brand name Aldomet is discontinued in the U.S. Generic forms may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• vomiting,
• fever,
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• swelling,
• weakness,
• dark colored urine,
• rapid weight gain,
• dark urine, and
• fast heart rate,
• pale or yellowed skin,
• uncontrolled or involuntary muscle movements,
• shortness breath,
• upper stomach pain that may spread to your back,

The following drugs are related to Aldomet, either as a replacement or used together:

• Corphedra Injection (ephedrine sulfate)
• Irbesartan Generic Tablets (irbesartan)
• Methyldopa Tablets (methyldopa)
• Nipride RTU (sodium nitroprusside injection)

The following supplements are related to Aldomet, and may be used together with the drug:

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (s.)
• Calcium (s.)
• Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
• Fish Oil (s.)
• Olive (s.)
• Potassium (s.)
• Sweet Orange (s.)
• Iron (s.)
• Blond Psyllium (s.)
• Cocoa (s.)
• Cod Liver Oil (s.)
• Garlic (s.)
• Pycnogenol (s.)
• Stevia (s.)
• Wheat Bran (s.)
• Inositol Nicotinate (s.)