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Aldactone
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Aldactone (Spironolactone) 100mg 30 tablets |
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Aldactone (Spironolactone) 25mg 30 tablets
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Aldactone / Spironolactone Use Indication:
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.
Precautions on using Aldactone / Spironolactone Medication
Before taking
Aldactone, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Aldactone, sulfa drugs, or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially aspirin; captopril (Capoten); digoxin (Lanoxin); enalapril (Vasotec);
lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
medications for arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure; potassium
supplements; and vitamins. Do not take this medicine if you are taking
amiloride or triamterene.
if you have or have ever had diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver
disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
If you become pregnant while taking Aldactone, call your doctor
immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Aldactone.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car
or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
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