Spironolactone (speer-on-oh-lak'tone) is used for the treatment of swelling and fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney problems. Also, It is used for treatment of high blood pressure; to treat or prevent low blood potassium; and it also can be used to treat excess secretion of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal gland. Additionally, it can be used for women with polycystic ovary or idiopathic hirsutism.

This med is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by blocking the hormone aldosterone, causing the kidney to eliminate excess water, save potassium, and lower blood pressure. It comes in tablet form and dosage levels of 25 50 100 milligrams. It is the generic equivalent medicine for Aldactone.

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Common Side Effects - Include: abdominal cramping, change in sexual ability, clumsiness, confusion, decreased glucose tolerance, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, frequent urination, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug Interaction: There are certain drugs that cause negative side effects when taking this pill. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: (1) Corticosteroids or ACTH because low blood electrolyte levels may occur; (2) Barbiturates or narcotics because dizziness upon standing may occur; (3) Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (such as Enalapril), angiotensin II receptor antagonists, cyclosporine, macrolide immuno-suppressives, and other potassium sparing diuretics (including Amiloride & Triamterene), other aldosterone-blockers, or potassium supplements because high blood potassium levels may occur These drugs may casue listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of limbs, slowed heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, potentially life-threatening slow or irregular heartbeat if there combined with generic Aldactone; (4) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because it may decrease this med's effectiveness and increase the risk of kidney problems and high blood potassium; (5) Digoxin, digitoxin, lithium, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants or quinidine because the risk of side effects and toxicity may be increased by with this medication; and (6) Pressor amines (such as Norepinephrine) because its effectiveness may be decreased by this medicine. 

Important Medicine Notes: (1) The medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to to the drug. (2) The prescription can raise your body's potassium levels. This is more likely to occur in people with kidney problems, diabetes, the elderly, or if your are severely ill. Potassium levels must be closely monitored in people with any of these medical issues or illnesses. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. (3) Check with your physician before you use any salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it. (4) Do not breast feed while taking this drug without consulting with your doctor.