Methyldopa and hypertension Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5015961-X
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 305.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypertension. Methyldopa dosage: 500 MG TWICE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN AND MINERAL PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT W, VITAMIN E, ASCORBIC ACID, ASPIRIN, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #6052559-9
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2009. Female patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood albumin decreased, caesarean section, glomerulonephritis acute, haematocrit decreased, haemodialysis, haemoglobin decreased, hypertension, international normalised ratio decreased, oedema peripheral. Methyldopa dosage: 500 MG, BID; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5209089-3
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, dehydration, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, thrombocytopenia. Methyldopa dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5146794-1
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, dehydration, hypertension. Methyldopa dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.