How do I know if Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone) is right for me?

If you are looking to lower your blood pressure, you are probably one of the many who are at risk of developing hypertension or even heart disease. Do not let the symptoms of high blood pressure scare you. With the right diet, lifestyle, and medication, you can live a healthy life. Spironolactone is designed to reduce high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, so that you can feel confident about your health and your future.

How does Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone) work?

Spironolactone and Aldactone work as potassium-sparing diuretics whose purpose is to prevent the body from absorbing too much salt while at the same time preserving a healthy level of potassium. Increased aldosterone, a hormone in the adrenal gland, levels is one symptom common to people who suffer from heart disease as well as some liver and kidney diseases. This increase causes fluid retention in the kidneys which can be dangerous if left untreated. Taking Spironolactone reverses the effects of aldosterone, and makes sure that the body releases excess fluid, but at the same time maintains a healthy level of potassium.

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What dose should I be taking? How do I administer Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone)?

Spironolactone is taken once a day at the same time every day in doses starting at 100mg. Spironolactone should be take with an 8 ounce glass of water.  Do not take Spironolactone after 6 pm. If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Just continue taking your medication as usual.

What possible side effects should I look out for?

Side effects that can occur when taking Spironolactone include:

• Numbness or tingly feeling
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Feeling of light-headedness
• Shallow breathing
• Stomach pain
• Excessive gas

If you experience any severe side effects, contact your doctor to determine whether you should continue treatment or not.

Can other medications I'm taking be mixed with Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone)?

As Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, its purpose is to maintain high levels of potassium in the blood. If potassium levels become too high, however, it can be quite dangerous. Therefore it is not recommended that Spironolactone be taken together with any other potassium preserving medications including (ACE) inhibitors.

Spironolactone should not be used to treat gestational hypertension as its effect on unborn babies is unknown. Nursing mothers should avoid taking Spironolactone.

Get healthy and stay healthy. Take Spironolactone to lower high blood pressure and reduce your risk for heart disease and possible heart attacks and buy the Aldactone from our online drugstore!