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Aldactone
SPIRONOLACTONE
- ORAL
(SPY-row-no-LACK-tone)
COMMON
BRAND NAME(S):
Aldactone
ALDACTONE WARNING:
This medication can raise your body's potassium levels. This
is more likely to occur in people with kidney problems, diabetes,
in elderly patients, or if the patient is severely ill. 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,
notify your doctor immediately: muscle weakness, irregular
or slow heartbeat.
ALDACTONE USES:
This drug is a diuretic or "water pill". It reduces
the amount of water and sodium retained by the body. It is
used to lower blood pressure, treat fluid retention (edema)
and raise low potassium levels.
HOW TO USE ALDACTONE :
Take this exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or increase
the dose without your doctor's approval. Take with food or
milk to minimize stomach upset. Because this drug may increase
urination, avoid taking a dose right before bedtime.
ALDACTONE SIDE EFFECTS:
This drug may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Watch for
signs of dehydration such as dry mouth or thirst. You may
experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, sleeplessness
or nasal congestion the first few days as your body adjusts
to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen,
inform your doctor promptly. Unlikely, but report promptly
if you develop: yellowing of the skin, deepening of the voice,
sore throat, weakness, irregular pulse, persistent cough,
decreased sexual ability, change in the amount of urine, increased
breast size, breast soreness. In the unlikely event you have
an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical
attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
ALDACTONE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history especially of: kidney
or liver disease, urinary problems, diabetes, sodium or potassium
imbalances, any allergies. Because this drug changes your
fluid balance, you may feel dizzy if you change from a lying
to a standing position too rapidly. Avoid this by rising slowly.
If this drug makes you dizzy, use caution while engaging in
activities that require alertness such as driving or using
machinery. Before having surgery, including dental surgery,
tell the doctor you take spironolactone. This drug should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted
into breast milk and the manufacturer of this drug recommends
that breast-feeding not be undertaken while using it. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
ALDACTONE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription
and nonprescription) especially of: other diuretics ("water
pills" such as amiloride or triamterene), lithium, digoxin,
potassium supplements, cyclosporine, mitotane, ACE inhibitors
(e.g., lisinopril, captopril, enalapril), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen,
naproxen). Aspirin may decrease the effects of spironolactone.
Many nonprescription products contain aspirin. Consult your
pharmacist if you are uncertain your nonprescription medicines
contain aspirin. This medication may increase your potassium
levels. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using potassium-containing
products (salt substitutes or potassium supplements) or large
amounts of potassium-containing foods (e.g., bananas, potatoes).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
ALDACTONE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, weakness, and lightheadedness.
ALDACTONE NOTES:
Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take
if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
double the dose to catch up.
ALDACTONE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between
15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT:
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166
(USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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