Aldomet and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Aldomet (methyldopa), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Foetal exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Aldomet. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,289 people who have side effects when taking Aldomet from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aldomet?

Aldomet has active ingredients of methyldopa. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 2,356 Aldomet users. Check the latest studies of Aldomet.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,608 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 06, 2026

2,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Aldomet.
Among them, 41 people (1.79%) have Constipation.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Aldomet when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Aldomet? *

female: 71.05 %
male: 28.95 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Aldomet? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aldomet? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 29.27%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 29.27%
Asthma: 11 people, 26.83%
Weakness: 9 people, 21.95%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 21.95%
Dizziness: 9 people, 21.95%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 8 people, 19.51%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 19.51%
Emotional Distress: 8 people, 19.51%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 7 people, 17.07%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 7 people, 17.07%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 6 people, 14.63%
Asthma: 5 people, 12.20%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 4 people, 9.76%
Zinc Deficiency: 3 people, 7.32%
Body Tinea (ringworm of the body): 3 people, 7.32%
Herpes Zoster: 3 people, 7.32%
Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation: 3 people, 7.32%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 7.32%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 7.32%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methyldopa (the active ingredients of Aldomet) and Aldomet (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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