Aldactone
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Aldactone
(Spironolactone),
a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid
retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It
causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and salt from the body
into the urine. Aldactone also is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism and
in certain patients with low potassium levels.
Brand Name
Aldactone |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Aldactone has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Talk to
your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this
medicine for your condition.
Aldactone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is
taken once a day in the morning with breakfast or twice a day
with breakfast and lunch. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
Aldactone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Aldactone controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
Continue to take Aldactone even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Aldactone without talking to your doctor.
Aldactone Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Aldactone are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
stomach pain
frequent urination
dizziness
headache
enlarged or painful breasts
irregular menstrual periods
drowsiness
If you experience any of the following symptoms while
taking Aldactone , call your doctor immediately:
muscle weakness or cramps
rapid, excessive weight loss
fatigue
slow or irregular heartbeat
sore throat
unusual bruising or bleeding
yellowing of the skin or eyes
skin rash
vomiting blood
fever
confusion
Before
taking Aldactone, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Aldactone, sulfa drugs, or any other
drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially aspirin; captopril (Capoten); digoxin (Lanoxin);
enalapril (Vasotec); lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); lithium (Eskalith,
Lithobid); medications for arthritis, diabetes, or high blood
pressure; potassium supplements; and vitamins. Do not take
this medicine if you are taking amiloride or triamterene.
if you have or have ever had diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver
disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Aldactone,
call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Aldactone.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not
drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug
affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
drug.
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