Methyldopa Health Feed

Yes dear ,tyrosine is a building block for the thyroid hormones, so supplimenting ,it can produce more thyroid harmones. People with an hyperthyroidism should avoid tyrosine.

Yes you need to start antihypertensive medicine again
but before that check thyroid function, kidney function again
also do some life style modification
stop added salt.
Strenous exercise 30-45 daily
methul dopa to be taken thrice
newer medicine can be taken once.

Alpha dopa and gravidol are good drugs. But nowadays alpha dopa is not available. So you can start nicardia.

Yes you can take blood pressure medicines empty stomach, but do not take both medicines at the same time. If you are taking methyl dopa twice daily then take nifidipine at mid noon.

At this stage it is advisable to follow what your doctor says. If BP coninues after delivery ask a private question and I will provide an answer. Dr. G L Moondra.

Yes these medicines are safe in pregnancy, kindly take the dose as adviced by your doctor
Getting your bp under control is very important or else it might compromise your baby's growth
Kindly do regular check up with your doctor.

Hi biswaroop it's not only how much you consume, nutrition level depends on how much your gut can digest and how much nutrition can be absorbed by your intestine. So you need to focus overall diet and nutrition level.i mean balanced diet. You can consult me through lybrate for diet chart as per your routine and activities and further guidance

Pedal edema is a common side effect with calcium channel blockers. Alternate would be metoprolol or a thiazide diuretic. Avoid beta blockers if you're an asthmatic. Common side effects of beta blockers are tremors and postural hypotension.
Thiazide diuretic would be ideal if no other contraindication.
Do consult your physician with detailed history.

Yes it is safe, if you are taking in raw form. It contains L dopa with other molecules, so don't worry.

Would say if hashimoto you have with cystic degeneration then pulse therapy would be needed well thiazides are another option.