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Aldactone Uses Aldactone is in a class of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics (water pill). It is used to reduce the amount of fluid in your body without causing the loss of potassium. Aldactone is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Aldactone is also used to treat potassium deficiency and hyperaldosteronism (a hormonal disorder). How to use Aldactone Take Aldactone exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take Aldactone with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Aldactone Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives), an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, weakness, numbness, or tingling (caused by high levels of potassium in your blood), or decreased urination. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Aldactone and talk to your doctor if you experience unusual headache or dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, or a decrease in appetite, dry mouth, bloating, muscle cramps, or lowering of the voice, excessive hair growth, or enlarged breasts. Aldactone Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history especially : If you
you have kidney disease, have liver disease, have diabetes mellitus, have high levels of potassium in your blood, or are taking a potassium supplement or an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such as captopril (Capoten), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), enalapril (Vasotec), or others
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Aldactone should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain potassium while taking Aldactone. These products could cause high levels of potassium in your blood. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any salt substitutes you are taking. Aldactone Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), probenecid (Benemid), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ketorolac (Toradol), or flurbiprofen (Ansaid), or a diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Aldactone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Aldactone Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may includean irregular heartbeat, lethargy, fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting. Aldactone Notes Do not share this medication with others. Aldactone Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered, do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Aldactone Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Important Note The following Informationrmation 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.
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