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Aldactone is a potassium-sparing agent which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart failure drug, cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Potassium sparing diuretic

Generic Drug

Spironolactone

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Confusion
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Nausea
Premature ejaculation
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Gynecomastia
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Rash

Treats

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
Condition
High blood pressure
Condition
Heart failure
Condition
Congestive heart failure
Condition

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Is it safe to take Spironolactone (Aldactone) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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