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What is Aldactone/spironolactone?
SPIRONOLACTONE, the only active substance of Aldactone, is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and edema (swelling caused by fluid retention) or swelling from heart, kidney and liver disease. It is also used to treat patients who make too much aldosterone or have low potassium. It is often prescribed to women to treat acne, hirsutism (excess body hair) and hereditary form of hair loss also known as female pattern baldness.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Aldactone (spironolactone)?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- high blood level of potassium
- kidney disease or trouble making urine
- liver disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to spironolactone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use Aldactone (spironolactone)?
Take this medication by mouth with a drink of water. You may take Aldactone (spironolactone)
with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Do
not take Aldactone more often than directed. Remember that you will need to make
out more water after taking this medicine. Do not take your doses at a time of day that will cause you problems. Do not take at bedtime.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you believe you have taken too much of this medicine
immediately contact a poison control center or emergency unit.
NOTE: This medication is only for you. Do not share it with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that
one. Do not take double or extra doses.
What should I watch for while using Aldactone (spironolactone)?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your doctor what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact them.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking Aldactone (spironolactone). Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluid you need to drink a day. You must not get dehydrated.
Aldactone (spironolactone) may make you feel confused, dizzy or lightheaded. Drinking
alcohol and taking certain medications can make this worse. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not sit down or stand up quickly.
What may interact with Aldactone (spironolactone)?
Do not take Aldactone (spironolactone) with the following:
Aldactone may also interact with the following medications:
- corticosteroids
- digoxin
- lithium
- medications for high blood pressure like ACE inhibitors
- skeletal muscle relaxants like tubocurarine
- NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
- potassium products like salt substitute or supplements
- pressor amines like norepinephrine
- some diuretics
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medications,
herbs, non-prescription drugs and dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if
you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some substances may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I experience while taking Aldactone (spironolactone)?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
- black or tarry stools
- fast, irregular heartbeat
- fever
- muscle pain, cramps
- numbness, tingling in hands or feet
- trouble breathing
- trouble passing urine
- unusual bleeding
- unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report them to your doctor or health care professional
only if they are persistent or become bothersome):
- change in voice or hair growth
- confusion
- dizzy, drowsy
- dry mouth, increased thirst
- enlarged or tender breasts
- headache
- irregular menstrual periods
- sexual difficulty, unable to have an erection
- stomach upset
This list may not describe all possible side effects of Aldactone.
Where should I keep Aldactone?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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