Brand name manufactured by Pharmacia Inc. This medicine is a potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to excess body water. It may be also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Why is Spironolactone prescribed?
Spironolactone is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. Spironolactone combines two diuretic drugs that help your body produce and eliminate more urine. Spironolactone, one of the ingredients, helps to minimize the potassium loss that can be caused by the hydrochlorothiazide component.
Where can I order Spironolactone from? Can I buy Spironolactone at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Spironolactone at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Spironolactone from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Spironolactone and when you order Spironolactone it will be delivered with express shipping.
Most important fact about this Spironolactone
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Spironolactone regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Spironolactone; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Spironolactone does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take this Spironolactone?
Take Spironolactone exactly as prescribed. Stopping Spironolactone suddenly could cause your condition to worsen. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions...
Store Spironolactone at room temperature.
What Spironolactone side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Spironolactone.
Spironolactone Side effects may include:
Abdominal cramps, breast development in males, change in potassium levels (leading to such symptoms as dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, and muscle pain or cramps), deepening of the voice, diarrhea, dizziness, dizziness on rising, drowsiness, excessive hairiness, fever, headache, hives, inflammation of blood vessels or lymph vessels, inflammation of the pancreas, irregular menstruation, kidney problems, lack of coordination, liver problems, loss of appetite, mental confusion, muscle spasms, nausea, postmenopausal bleeding, rash, red or purple spots on skin, restlessness, sensitivity to light, severe allergic reaction, sexual dysfunction, sluggishness, stomach bleeding, stomach inflammation, stomach ulcers, tingling or pins and needles, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin, yellow vision
Special warnings about this Spironolactone
Spironolactone should be used only if your doctor has determined that the precise amount of each ingredient in Spironolactone meets your specific needs. Drugs such as the hydrochlorothiazide component of Spironolactone have been known totrigger gout and allergic reactions. They can also raise your blood sugar levels. Potassium supplements (including salt substitutes) or diuretics that leave high levels of potassium in your body should not be used while taking Spironolactone, unless specifically recommended by your doctor. Symptoms of excess potassium include tingling sensations, fatigue, muscle weakness or paralysis, and a slow heartbeat. If you develop these problems, call your doctor immediately. If you are taking an ACE-inhibitor type of blood pressure medication such as Vasotec, this drug should be used with extreme caution. If you have liver or kidney disease or lupus erythematosus (a disease that causes skin eruptions), Spironolactone should be used with caution.Excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, or vomiting could cause you to lose too much water and cause your blood pressure to become too low. Signs of dehydration include thirst, dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness, muscle fatigue, muscle cramps, restlessness, reduced urination, and a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids whenever dehydration threatens, and be careful when exercising in hot weather. Notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Spironolactone if you have a medical emergency, and before you have surgery or dental treatment.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Spironolactone
If Spironolactone is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Spironolactone with the following:
ACE-inhibitor blood pressure drugs such as Vasotec
Alcohol
Antigout medications such as Zyloprim
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and Seconal
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Diuretics such as Lasix and Midamor
Insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs such as Micronase
Lithium (Lithonate)
Narcotic drugs such as those containing codeine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Aleve, and Motrin
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Potassium supplements such as Slow-K
Steroids such as prednisone
Recommended dosage
Congestive Heart Failure, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic Syndrome (kidney disorder)
The usual dosage is 100 milligrams each of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide daily, taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Dosage may range from 25 milligrams to 200 milligrams of each ingredient daily, depending on your individual needs.
High Blood Pressure
The usual dose is 50 milligrams to 100 milligrams each of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide daily, in a single dose or divided into smaller doses.
CHILDREN The usual dose of Spironolactone should provide 0.75 milligram to 1.5 milligrams of spironolactone per pound of body weight.
Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Spironolactone overdose may include:
Confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, patchy raised skin rash,
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