Drug Uses

Aldactone is in a class of drugs -sparing diuretics (water pill). It is used to reduce of fluid in your causing of potassium. Aldactone is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high ). Aldactone is also used to treat 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 breakfast or twice a day and lunch. Follow on your carefully, and doctor or pharmacist to explain you do not understand. Take Aldactone exactly as directed. Do not or less of it or take it more prescribed by your doctor. Aldactone blood does it. Continue to take Aldactone even if you . Do not Aldactone to your doctor.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Aldactone, tell if you disease; have ; have ; have of potassium in your blood; or are taking a potassium supplement or an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor). You be able to take Aldactone, or you a dosage adjustment or special treatment if you of the above. Aldactone is in the category D. This Aldactone is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Aldactone if you . It is not Aldactone breast milk. Do not take Aldactone without to your doctor if you -feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost your , skip dose your schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects

Stop taking Aldactone and medical attention if you of the 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 effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Aldactone and talk to your doctor if you headache or dizziness; nausea, diarrhea, or a decrease in appetite; dry mouth; bloating; muscle cramps; or lowering of the voice, excessive , or enlarged breasts. Side than here occur. Talk to your any that or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Keep in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room away heat (not in the bathroom). Throw medicine that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your the of your medicine.

Overdose

Acute of Aldactone may be manifested by drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or diarrhea. Seek attention.

More Information

Aldactone is also used in combination medicines to treat or myasthenia gravis. Aldactone be used to treat patients facial hair. Talk to your the of using for .

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