Methyldopa and toxic skin eruption Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5963038-9
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 06, 2008. Female patient, 94 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: toxic skin eruption. Methyldopa dosage: 250 MG, PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN LYSINE, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #6055700-7
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 14, 2009. Female patient, 94 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lymphoma , toxic skin eruption. Methyldopa dosage: 250 MG, PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, ASPIRIN LYSINE, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM. Patient recovered.