Pronunciation: spir ON oh LAK tone
Brand: Aldactone, CaroSpir
25 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ALDACTONE 25, SEARLE 1001
100 mg, round, peach, imprinted with SEARLE 1031, ALDACTONE 100
50 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with SEARLE 1041, ALDACTONE 50
50 mg, oval, white, imprinted with R672
100 mg, round, white, imprinted with R673
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with R, 803
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 243
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 146
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5880, V
50 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 58 81, V
100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 58 82, V
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with GG 85
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with R, 803
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 146
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 35
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 542
100 mg, oval, white, imprinted with MP 303
50 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with AN 514
100 mg, round, beige, imprinted with AN 515
50 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with AN 514
50 mg, elliptical, peach, imprinted with SEARLE 1041, ALDACTONE 50
100 mg, round, peach, imprinted with AF
100 mg, round, brown, imprinted with AN 515
100 mg, round, peach, imprinted with 5013, G
100 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 437
100 mg, round, white, imprinted with LOGO 673
100 mg, oval, white, imprinted with MP 303
25 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with AD
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with AN 511
25 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 5011, G
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with MYLAN 146, 25
25 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 35
50 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with AE
50 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with AN 514
50 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with 5012, G
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 243
50 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 542
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).
Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.
Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.
Spironolactone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use spironolactone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Having congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or uncontrolled high blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to medical problems in the mother or the baby. Your doctor should decide whether you take spironolactone if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
You may take spironolactone with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
You will need frequent medical tests.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using spironolactone.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid a diet high in salt. Too much salt will cause your body to retain water and can make this medication less effective.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using spironolactone with other drugs that make you dizzy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect spironolactone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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