Methyldopa for Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy
Why It Is Used
Methyldopa is used to help control blood pressure in Reference chronic hypertension during pregnancy. Other medicines may be added for blood pressure control, if needed.
Methyldopa is not used in women who have liver or kidney disease.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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