Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Alternate Name: Carospir

Description: Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) drug prescribed for the treatment of edema and hypertension. The generic version of Aldactone is Spironolactone. On average Aldactone is priced at about $18 for a supply of 30, 25 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive an Aldactone discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiandrogen, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or trouble urinating. This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureKidney problemsElectrolyte imbalanceHigh uric acid and blood sugarGynecomastia (enlarged breast) This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with eplerenone., Some foods and medicines can affect how spironolactone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Acetylsalicylic acid, cholestyramine, cisplatin, digoxin, heparin, lithium, midazolam, repaglinide, sirolimus, tacrolimus, trimethoprimAnother blood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium. You could have high levels of potassium in your blood that would cause serious health problems., Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.