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Have good bp control. is it better to take 25 mg spironolactone every other day or 12.5 mg /day. any risk from taking every other day. why every day?
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DEPENDS: If your BP under good control the way you are currently taking this medication, then any change would on other medical conditions you may have and then convenience. If you havecongestive heart failure,it may better totake the medication everyday in the dose that works best. Ifyou are prone to low potassium on this medicine, your doctor may taking it every other day.Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 3/28/2015
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