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Methyldopa for Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy
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Methyldopa reduces Reference high blood pressure (hypertension) Opens New Window. It is given as tablets or liquid (orally) or through a vein (Reference intravenously Opens New Window, or IV).
| 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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