Aldactone (Generic)
Aldactone
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); hypertension (high blood pressure) and treat congestive heart failure. In addition it is also used to treat potassium deficiency and hyperaldosteronism (a hormonal disorder).
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Aldactone (Generic) | 120 pills |
$179.00 |
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Aldactone (Generic) | 90 pills |
$139.00 |
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Aldactone (Generic) | 60 pills |
$99.00 |
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Aldactone (Generic) | 30 pills |
$53.00 |
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Aldactone (Generic) Information
Directions on how to take
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. This medicine may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. 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; liver disease; diabetes mellitus; high levels of potassium in your blood; or are taking a potassium supplement or an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) as this medicine can raise your body's potassium levels. Potassium levels must be closely monitored in people with any of these problems or illnesses. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. If you develop any of the following symptoms: muscle weakness, slow or irregular heartbeat conmsukt your doctor immediately. 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.Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Aldactone and seek 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). Other, side effects may be more likely to occur such as 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. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.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.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
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