Methyldopa and Nasal congestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal congestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Methyldopa (methyldopa), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Clomid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal congestion when taking Methyldopa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,345 people who have side effects when taking Methyldopa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methyldopa?

Methyldopa has active ingredients of methyldopa. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 6,475 Methyldopa users. Check the latest studies of Methyldopa.

What is Nasal congestion?

Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels) is found to be associated with 1,754 drugs and 2,495 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal congestion.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,345 people reported to have side effects when taking Methyldopa.
Among them, 43 people (0.68%) have Nasal congestion.

Could Methyldopa cause Nasal congestion?

Among these 43 people:

What is the gender of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Methyldopa? *

female: 88.57 %
male: 11.43 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Methyldopa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methyldopa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal congestion? *

Headache (pain in head): 41 people, 95.35%
Fever: 38 people, 88.37%
Cough: 36 people, 83.72%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 35 people, 81.40%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 34 people, 79.07%
Weight Increased: 34 people, 79.07%
Dizziness: 30 people, 69.77%
Amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age): 28 people, 65.12%
Weight Decreased: 28 people, 65.12%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 28 people, 65.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 28 people, 65.12%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 20.93%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 13.95%
Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased: 4 people, 9.30%
Pain: 4 people, 9.30%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 4 people, 9.30%
Enlarged Prostate: 4 people, 9.30%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 9.30%
Depression: 2 people, 4.65%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 2.33%

* 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 Methyldopa) and Methyldopa (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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