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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.
Overdose
Acute over dosage of Aldactone may be manifested by drowsiness, mental confusion,
nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or diarrhea. Seek emergency medical attention.
Disclaimer
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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.
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