Anyone have side effects with Methyldopa?
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Hi,
I started methyldopa a while ago as cant take ramipril (allergic) and other anti-hypertensives (react with my allergy meds)
Since starting it I feel tired, have headaches, have postural hypotension and worst of all my legs and back hurt all the time - ? myalgia?
Anyone else experience the myalgia?
Thanks
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derek76 daisymay2
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https://patient.info/medicine/methyldopa-for-high-blood-pressure
daisymay2 derek76
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I realize that - its the myalgia that's worrying. Headaches and the lethargy I can cope with, but the painful legs and back all the time are making me think of coming off it (after discussion with my doctor of course)
Fisherman daisymay2
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daisymay2 Fisherman
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Exactly what I was thinking but we are running out of drugs to try![sad](https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/emoticons/sad.gif)
I've checked the info on this site and very useful thanks!
MrsO-UK_Surrey daisymay2
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daisymay2 MrsO-UK_Surrey
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And because I carry adrenaline for anaphylaxis (severe allergies) he wont prescribe Beta blockers.
I have been taking bendrofluazide 2.5mgs for a few years now with limited effect.
Sorry its not working for you Mrs O - maybe back to the doctors for you too?
Others seem to have so many horrible side effects.![sad](https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/emoticons/sad.gif)
jennifer01117 daisymay2
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jennifer
daisymay2 jennifer01117
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I decided to persevere with it and see if the side effects lessen.
I think I can cope with it, but if not I will certainly discuss alternative meds with my G/P.
Your reassurance was very much welcomed