Spironolactone at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy

Spironolactone (Aldactone), 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. Spironolactone also is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism and in certain patients with low potassium levels. Brand Name Spironolactone

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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.

Spironolactone has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine for your condition.

Online Spironolactone Use Indication:

Spironolactone 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 Spironolactone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Spironolactone controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take Spironolactone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Spironolactone without talking to your doctor.

Spironolactone Medication  Side Effects:

Although side effects from Spironolactone 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 Spironolactone , 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

Precautions on using Spironolactone Medication

Before taking Spironolactone, tell your doctor and pharmacist
 if you are allergic to Spironolactone, 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 Spironolactone, call your doctor immediately.
  if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Spironolactone.
  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.