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Is it contraindicated to use aldactone (spironolactone) when ascites is caused by cancer vrs. cirrhosis, heart problems etc.?
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NO: In fact large doses (150-450/day) are what are used to treat malignant ascites.
Answered 10/30/2020
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Which is better BP medicine for cvd and heart at pm, 5 mg of amlodipine or 25 mg of spironolactone along with ben/hct i take in the am. Thanks.
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Chest pains for 2 days, have heart issues but had ecg and CT scan a few weeks ago due to previous chest pains but all good. Have hiatus hernia-could it be causing pain? Also take Aldactone and Coralan
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