Aldactone Side Effects

Serious side effects of Aldactone

• Aldactone is a known tumorigen, and may cause certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
• Aldactone has been shown to cause rare but serious skin conditions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. If you notice any unusual blistering, hives, lesions, facial swelling, or red or purple colored rashes accompanied with join pain, fever, stomach hemorrhage, or eye discomfort, talk to your doctor at once.
• Levels of potassium in the blood may become too high while taking this medication, and can cause sudden muscle weakness or tingling feeling, as well as sudden nausea with or without fatigue.
• This medication may negatively affect the immune system, resulting in a decrease of white blood cells and the appearance of autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Common side effects of Aldactone

• Aldactone has been shown to cause less serious side effects, such as sleeping difficulties, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
• This medication may also cause gynecomastia, or the development of breast tissue in men, and certain reproductive side effects, such as menstrual irregularities or impotence.

Warnings & Recalls for Aldactone

Aldactone Black Box Warning

Aldactone received a black box warning after it was discovered that this medication caused tumors in animal studies. As a tumorigen, Aldactone may increase the risk for certain kind of cancer, particularly breast cancer, in patients.

Aldactone General Warnings

Aldactone has received an FDA Category C warning, and should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding until a doctor has been consulted. It is unknown if this medication can harm an unborn baby, or if it can be passed through breastmilk to a nursing child. Aldactone should not be used with NSAID, ACE inhibitor, or lithium medications due to the increased risk for certain side effects or conditions. If you are using any other medications while taking Aldactone, consult your doctor before combining these drugs as they may cause dangerous interactions. This medication may result in a fluid imbalance that can cause dangerous symptoms in patients who have a history of liver disease. Patients with a history of heart failure, kidney failure, or liver impairment should exhibit caution when using this medication, and should be closely monitored for any worsening of symptoms. If you are using any oth  

Aldactone Treatment and Use

Aldactone | Spironolactone is an aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretic indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:

• Hyperaldosteronism, which is the overproduction of the hormone aldosterone that results in low potassium levels in the blood.
• Fluid retention, or edema, caused by heart, kidney, or liver disease.
• High blood pressure, when used alone or in combination with other medications.

Aldactone has also been prescribed for the off-label treatment of acne in women who suffer from hormone disorders.

How does Aldactone work?

Aldactone works as a diuretic, and signals the kidneys to express excess salt from the body through urination. Aldactone also balances the production of aldosterone, a naturally-produced hormone that regulates sodium and water levels in the body.

Aldactone Dosing Instructions

The dosage of Aldactone that a patient is prescribed is dependent on the condition being treated. Aldactone should be taken at the same time each day to ensure effectiveness and to prevent any imbalances of this drug in the body.

High Blood Pressure

• Starting dose of 50 to 100 mg daily, either in a single dose or divided
• Adjustments to dosage may be made after 2 weeks, with a maximum dose not to exceed 400 mg daily

Aldosteronism

• Starting dose of 100 to 400 mg daily
• Maximum dosage of 400 mg daily

Edema

• Heart Failure: starting dose of 100 mg daily, single or divided doses; adjustments to dosage may be made after 5 days
• Kidney Failure: starting dose of 100 mg daily, single or divided doses; adjustments to dosage or the addition of another diuretic medication may be made after 5 days

Other Names for Aldactone

Brand name:

• Aldactone

Generic name:

• Spironolactone

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