Black tongue secondary to methyldopa therapy.
A case of black tongue associated with methyldopa administration is reported. The symptoms disappeared when the medication was discontinued. The possible mechanism is discussed.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008750:Methyldopa / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
D008750:Methyldopa