WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR 27 WEEKS--CHRONIC

Re: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR 27 WEEKS--CHRONIC

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 16:58:23 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 May 2000, JUDY wrote: >
>I started to take Methyldopa( substituted for Aldomet) last night.
>Today, at my ob, my blood pressure came down to 116/72. Her RN said
>that it was very good and I need keep taking this medicine. I asked how
>long should I took it, she told me that properly I need to take it for
>the rest of my pregnancy.
>
>I am very concerned with this long-term medication. Do I really need to
>take it for the next three months? What's is the said effect of this
>medicine to the little life?? If I can suffer a little bit, but, my baby
>will be fine, I would rather do it!! I know I am silly. But, I am
>really scared by this??
>
>What's your opinion about this?? Can I reduce the dose to one pill per
>day ( I should take twice a day)? Some one has this experience??
>
>Thanks in advance!!!
>
>--
>Judy
>

Judy, methyldopa and aldomet are the same thing. This is one of the medications that has been used the longest in pregnancy of any. There is ample evidence attesting to it's safety. Take the dose your physician prescribes. It will benefit the baby in the long run. Not taking the prescribed medication could cause more harm... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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