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Can i take aldactone (spironolactone) w/ another drug to lower my potassium levels?and both work to do their job?aldactone (spironolactone) made me have high pot.but i want to take it
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It depends: it depends on why you're taking spironolactone (Aldactone). Suggest low potassium diet - especially avoid tomatoes, potatoes, bananas and orange juice (or V8 juice). Some people take an additional diuretic to lower potassium but these drugs have other side effects.
Answered 9/13/2015
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