Get Virtual Care
Aldactone
Aldactone is a potassium-sparing agent which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart failure drug, cardiovascular drug).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Side Effects
Treats
Related questions
A 50-year old male asked:
How long should I wait until the effect of reducing aldactone (spironolactone) from 100mg to 75mg a day has stabilized? I plan to further reduce the dose to 50mg/day.
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
What are long term effects of aldactone (spironolactone)?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
While taking Aldactone (spironolactone) can you donate plasma?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
What are the most common side effects of spironolactone/aldactone ?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
Could the midicine aldactone (spironolactone) affect progestrone levels?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
Could flushing be due to sudden withdrawal of aldactone (spironolactone) ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
Does aldactone (spironolactone) 100 mg tablet cause unwanted hairs sideeefects?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
Does spironolactone aldactone 100 mg tablet has side eefects like unwanted hairs?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old female asked:
What are the dangers of missing or skipping ramipril and aldactone (spironolactone)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
What is the treatment for aldactone (spironolactone) overdose?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
Has anyone ever taken aldactone (spironolactone) and metformin together?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
What are the medicinal effects of saw palmetto and spironolactone (aldactone)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 26-year old female asked:
Can i take aldactone (spironolactone) if i have endometriosis and adenomyosis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year old female asked:
Will the CVS test tell me if there is any harm done to my baby form taking aldactone (spironolactone)?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Will aldactone (spironolactone) help clear my acne?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
Does aldactone (spironolactone) help with female acne ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 26-year old female asked:
Will stopping aldactone (spironolactone) cause alopecia?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Is it safe to take allegra with aldactone (spironolactone)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
Will metformin and aldactone (spironolactone) let me lose weight?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
How to stop taking aldactone (spironolactone) prescribed for acne?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Is aldactone (spironolactone) dangerous if I were to become pregnant while on it.?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
I'm currently taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) 25mg twice a day to lower my blood pressure but only my systolic is decreasing. Is this typical?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Can you drink alcohol while taking aldactone (spironolactone)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Could you think lanoxin, aldactone (spironolactone) and Lasix (ferosimide) could be taken at the same time with no harmful effects?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 67-year old male asked:
I take 1or 2 Lasix 1 aldactone (spironolactone) daily, makes me tired and side effects. Then i tried diurites every alternative day and felt good. Please advise.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 46-year old female asked:
Are all doctors aware of what Aldactone (spironolactone) does? I read it balances hormones while in perimenopuase. It does many things though from what I've read.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year old female asked:
I started on 25mg's of Aldactone, (spironolactone) diarrhea began, then cut in half, now I cant sleep!! What now? Im sensitive to all meds.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 40-year old female asked:
How long does it take for diuretics to begin working? I started taking 50 mg aldactone (spironolactone) daily yesterday. Ascites after hysterectomy.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
Can i use hawthorne and linden even though I am taking carvedilol(coreg 6.25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab(s) oral every 12 > hours: 9 - 21, spironolactone(aldactone 25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab oral > daily and lasix (furosemide)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Experiencing leg cramps, is aldactone (spironolactone) causing them?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
