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Has anyone ever taken methyldopa (aldomet) while pregnant?

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Yes: Methyl dopa is a safe blood presuure medication, and has been used for many years. There are newer medication that can be used alone or in combination with methyl dopa.

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Answered 5/2/2014

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Is 120/90 pulse 64 a bad high blood pressure for Pregnant lady?. My hbp was pretty good until today this. I am take 1000mg methyldopa am and 500 mg pm

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After taking methyldopa 250mg thrice daily and my blood pressure is high my doctor told me to add nifedipine 20mg at night only. Im 24 weeks 5 days pregnant and I need a second opinion to know if this is safe because Im in a developing country ?

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Im 28wk pregnant , was having high Bp 145/96 since 6wk pregnant and taking aldomet 250 (1x1x2) my Bp now is between130/92 and 115/87 what should I do?

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My b.p is 137/93 I am 1 month pregnant. Using myfol,duphaston and aldomet (methyldopate). Plz help me how to maintain b.p?? Plz answer

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I am 35 w pregnant taking aldomet (methyldopate) for my high bp. Still when i get tense and angry i feel heavy on my heart and my eyes burn. Induce at 37 w?

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