The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Temporary sleepiness
- Temporary dizziness
- Temporary weakness
- Temporary headaches
- Dry mouth
- Trouble getting or maintaining an erection
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas
- Swelling
- Depression
- "Pins and needles" sensation
- Muscle pain
- Lowered sex drive
- Weight gain
Methyldopa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Breakdown of red blood cells: tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headache, chills, paleness, fainting
- Liver damage: severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, pale stools, dark urine, severe bloating in the stomach area, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
Source: DailyMed
The following Methyldopa side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Fever, shortly after starting to take this medicine
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare
Dark or amber urine
diarrhea or stomach cramps (severe or continuing)
fever, chills, troubled breathing, and fast heartbeat
general feeling of discomfort or illness or weakness
joint pain
pale stools
skin rash or itching
stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting
tiredness or weakness after having taken this medicine for several weeks (continuing)
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Drowsiness
dryness of mouth
headache
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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