Aldactone 25 mg

Warning

Side effects

Some side effects are to be expected when you initially start taking this medication. These side effects fade by themselves.

The side effects of Aldactone 25 mg include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Leg cramps
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Increased Creatinine levels in the blood
• Breast enlargement in men

Interactions

Although Aldactone 25 mg is safe to take, there may be some side effects as it interacts with the medicines/foods/diseases given below:

Drug Interactions

In case you consume any of the below-given drugs, let your doctor know about it:

• Anti-depression drugs like Alprazolam
• Anti-epilepsy medicines like Phenobarbital
• High blood pressure lowering pills such as Ramipril
• Immune-suppressing drugs such as Cyclosporine
• Painkillers like Ibuprofen

Disease Interactions

You should talk to your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any of the following conditions:

• Patients with Anuria or with nil urine output
• Patients with Cardiogenic shock
• Patients with low blood pressure (hypotension) or heart valve problem
• Coronary heart disease patients
• Liver disease
• Diabetes
• Low serum Potassium (Hypokalemia)

Food Interactions

You should try to avoid these foods with Aldactone 25 mg:

• Potassium-rich foods such as broccoli and banana; as this medicine is a Potassium-sparing Diuretic, it leads to this mineral being deposited in the body. The excess of it may be harmful to the body
• Alcohol; as may make you feel dizzy

Precautions

Take the following precautions when using this medication:

• Missed dose: In case you miss any dose, take it as soon as possible. Skip the previous dose if it is time for your next dose already. Do not take a double dose
• Overdose: You should inform your doctor immediately in case of an overdose
• Try to avoid doing activities that require concentration, as this medicine may make you dizzy for the first few days
• The doctor may check your Kidney function regularly while you are on Aldactone 25 mg
• You should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Talk to your doctor if you feel dizzy, have diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, or swelling in your feet
• Aldactone may cause a decline in sexual performance, breast pain or swelling, or irregular or fast heartbeat

Storage

You should store it in a cool and dry place, at a temperature below 30° C