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What does Methyldopa
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
medicine do? This drug is an antihypertensive and thiazide diuretic
combination. The drug relaxes and widening blood vessels and by making the
kidneys eliminate sodium and water from the body, which helps to lower blood
pressure.
The brand name for this drug is Aldoril. This
prescription medicine is available in
tablet form and can be purchased online by clicking on dosage levels below or by calling one of our pharmacist at 888-551-6337.
You
must have a VALID
RX Prescription to purchase this
medication or other prescriptions from
US Generics Online.
What are the Common Side Effects of
Generic Aldoril? - They include:
abnormal skin sensations, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea,
dizziness and/or lightheadedness drowsiness, dry mouth, gas, headache,
and tiredness/weakness.
Drug Interaction Concerns - If you are taking any of the following drugs please let
your physician know: (1) Barbiturates, corticosteroids, diazoxide,
digoxin, MAOIs, narcotics, or other medicines for high blood pressure (such
as atenolol) because they may increase the risk of medication's side
effects. (2) Dofetilide, ketanserin, or lithium because the risk of
irregular heartbeat and seizures may be increased. (3)
Taking cholestyramine, colestipol, iron, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), or vitamins with iron because they may decrease
effectiveness of this drug.
(4) The effectiveness of diabetic insulin or diabetes medicines (such
as glyburide) may be decreased with the use of this medicine..
Important Notes About This Medication:
(1) Methyldopa HCTZ may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred
vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or
certain medicines. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks
until you know how you react to it. (2) Use of this drug
can cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps,
or tanning booths until you know how you react to the rx prescription.
Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for
more than a short time. (3) Monitor your blood level sugar
closely if you are a diabetic. Ask your doctor before you change the
dose of your diabetes medicine. (4) If you think you
are or may become pregnant, contact your doctor discuss the use of this
medication.
Do not breast-feed while taking rx prescription.
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