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Aldactone
Drug 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 Taken
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. Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Aldactone, tell your doctor if 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). You may not be able to take
Aldactone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or
special monitoring during treatment if you have any
of the conditions listed above. Aldactone is in the
FDA pregnancy category D. This means that Aldactone
is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Aldactone
if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Aldactone
passes into breast milk. Do not take Aldactone without
first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Aldactone and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience any of the 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. Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medicine that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your medicine. Overdose
Acute over dosage of Aldactone may be manifested by
drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
or diarrhea. Seek emergency medical attention. More Information
Aldactone is also used in combination with other medicines
to treat precocious puberty or myasthenia gravis. Aldactone
also may be used to treat certain female patients with
abnormal facial hair. Talk to your doctor about the
possible risks of using this medicine for your condition.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
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adverse consequences to persons or property, however
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