Aldomet Oral

In Depth

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Aldomet Oral Precautions

Before taking methyldopa, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

liver disease (e.g., hepatitis or cirrhosis)
a history of liver disease caused by medications

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

low red blood cell count (e.g., hemolytic anemia)
certain genetic conditions (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency)
heart failure
kidney disease
liver disease
stroke/transient ischemic attack
pheochromocytoma
Parkinson's disease

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.

This medication passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Aldomet Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call Medic Alert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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