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Aldomet

Aldomet



USES: This drug is used for high blood pressure (hypertension).


 
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Aldomet

Uses
This drug is used for high blood pressure (hypertension).
Notes
  • It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
  • Learn how to monitor your blood pressure.
  • Discuss this with your doctor.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.


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Aldomet
Aldomet
Aldomet 500 mg 30 Tab
Aldomet 500 mg 30 Tab
商品名:Aldomet 250mg/Tab
商品名:Aldomet 250mg/Tab

How To Use
  • Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
  • Try to take it at the same time(s) each day.
  • The tablets may be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation.
  • It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
  • Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
  • Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
  • Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
  • Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Side Effects
  • Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, gas, dry mouth, fatigue, and stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, depression, severe stomach cramps, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes or a rash.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver problems and of any allergies you may have.
  • To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
  • Alcohol may increase the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this medication.
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Methyldopa is excreted into breast milk.
  • Though there have been no recent reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Inform your doctor about all the drugs you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of lithium, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline), levodopa, medication for depression and of any other blood pressure drugs.
  • Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate (decongestants phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine are examples).
  • These drugs are commonly found in nonprescription cough-and-cold products.
  • Consult your pharmacist or doctor before using cough-and-cold products.
  • Caffeine may increase your blood pressure.
  • Caffeine can be found in nonprescription diet medications, in colas, coffee or tea.
  • Limit caffeine intake.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Aldomet
Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 38
Time Taken:

Reason: high blood pressure Date: 11 June 2007
Side Effects
dizzy,tingling in hands and feet

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