Spironolactone

Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) drug used to treat edema and hypertension. The generic version of Aldactone is Spironolactone. On average Aldactone is priced at about $18 for a supply of 30, 25 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our OptionRx savings offer to receive an Aldactone discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

• Carospir
• Spironolactone
• Aldactone

• Aldactone
• aMILoride HCl
• CaroSpir
• Dyrenium
• Spironolactone
• Triamterene

• Tablet
• Liquid

• By mouth

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

This medicine may be taken with or without food, but it should be taken the same way (with or without food) each day.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake well before each use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to spironolactone, or if you have Addison disease (adrenal gland problem) or high potassium in the blood.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or trouble urinating.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureKidney problemsElectrolyte imbalanceHigh uric acid and blood sugarGynecomastia (enlarged breast)

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Do not use this medicine together with eplerenone.

Some foods and medicines can affect how spironolactone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Acetylsalicylic acid, cholestyramine, cisplatin, digoxin, heparin, lithium, midazolam, repaglinide, sirolimus, tacrolimus, trimethoprimAnother blood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)

Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium. You could have high levels of potassium in your blood that would cause serious health problems.

Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Confusion, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Muscle twitching
• Blood in your stools or dark stools, vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Increased hunger or thirst, change in how much or how often you urinate, unusual weight loss
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Breast swelling, enlargement, pain, or tenderness