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

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Aldomet (methyldopa), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Atenolol, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness 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 Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,865 drugs and 4,797 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

On Jul, 19, 2026

2,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Aldomet.
Among them, 31 people (1.35%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 31 people:

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

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

female: 77.42 %
male: 22.58 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Aldomet? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 14 people, 45.16%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 14 people, 45.16%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 13 people, 41.94%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 38.71%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 38.71%
Depression: 11 people, 35.48%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 11 people, 35.48%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 10 people, 32.26%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 10 people, 32.26%
Pain: 10 people, 32.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 29.03%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 3.23%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.23%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 1 person, 3.23%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 3.23%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 3.23%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 3.23%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 3.23%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 3.23%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 1 person, 3.23%

* 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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