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Aldactone Medication - Uses, Side Effects of Aldactone Drug
SPIRONOLACTONE (Aldactone®) is a diuretic.
Spironolactone is also used to help increase the amount of potassium in the body when it is getting too low. It is used in hyperaldosteronism treatment, a condition in which the adrenal gland secretes too much aldosterone (a hormone that regulates the body's salt and potassium levels). It is also used in treating other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body.
Spironolactone is used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body. These medicines can also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This page contains drug information on Aldactone.
The information provided includes the following:
- what is Aldactone
- the possible side effects of Aldactone
- what happens if you miss a dose of Aldactone
- what happens if you overdose with Aldactone
- the most important information about Aldactone
- how to use Aldactone
- other drugs that may affect Aldactone
- what to avoid while using Aldactone
Pronounced: al-DAK-tone
Generic name: Spironolactone
Aldactone Dosage
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . Use this medicine only as directed. Take Aldactone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping Aldactone suddenly could cause your condition to worsen.
Uses of Aldactone
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Spironolactone helps to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
- It is not a cure. It also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- If you have high blood pressure, you must take Aldactone regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Aldactone; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well.
- Spironolactone is also used to help increase the amount of potassium in the body when it is getting too low.
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Side Effects of Aldactone
Follwing are some side effects noticed with this medicine -
- breast tenderness in females
- deepening of voice in females
- diarrhea
- dizziness, drowsiness
- headache
- increased hair growth in females
- irregular menstrual periods
- nausea, vomiting
- sexual difficulty, inability to have an erection
- stomach pain or cramps, indigestion
Warnings and precautions while taking Aldactone:
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If you are taking Aldactone, your kidney function should be given a complete assessment and should continue to be monitored.
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to amiloride, spironolactone, or triamterene. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
- Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
- Watch your diet while you are taking spironolactone. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about both potassium and sodium intake. Spironolactone can make your body retain potassium and you may have too much.
What to do if Overdose
- An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, call an emergency room or poison control left near you. If the drops have been ingested (taken by mouth), call an emergency left for advice.
What to do if miss a Dose
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