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What is spironolact?
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Diuretic: Spironolactone (aldactone (spironolactone)) is a diuretic that has a variety of uses. Heart failure, cirrhosis and ven some hormonal problems are sometimes treated with aldactone (spironolactone).
Answered 7/7/2015
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A useful diuretic: A diuretic, meaning a drug which increases urine production and eliminates excess water. It is an important medication in the treatment of heart failure. The medication can increase your blood potassium levels which has to be monitored closely. Also your doctor may decrease or stop the potassium pills when starting spironolactone.
Answered 11/7/2014
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