Expert Advice :
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Spironolactone affects you. It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Spironolactone may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance. Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Breast enlargement in male, Increased potassium level in blood, Headache
How it works :
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.
Uses / Indications :
Spironolactone is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema, low potassium and Heart failure. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
