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Aldactazide

Aldactazide



USES: This drug is a diuretic or "water pill". It reduces the amount of water and sodium retained by the body. It is used to lower blood pressure and to treat edema (fluid retention).


 
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Aldactazide

Uses
This drug is a diuretic or "water pill". It reduces the amount of water and sodium retained by the body. It is used to lower blood pressure and to treat edema (fluid retention).
Notes
  • Unlike other diuretics, spironolactone does not cause potassium loss.
  • Do not take potassium supplements while taking this medication unless prescribed by your doctor.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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How To Use
  • Take this exactly as prescribed.
  • Do not skip doses or increase the dose without your doctor's approval.
  • Take with food or milk to minimize stomach upset.
  • Because this drug may increase urination, avoid taking a dose late in the day.

Side Effects
  • This drug may cause dizziness or blurred vision.
  • Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
  • Watch for signs of dehydration such as dry mouth or thirst.
  • You may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, sleeplessness, or nasal congestion the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, yellowing of the skin, deepening of the voice, sore throat, weakness, irregular pulse, change in amount of urine, or persistant cough.
  • Because this drug changes your fluid balance, you may feel dizzy if you change from a lying to a standing position too rapidly.
  • Avoid this by sitting up a few minutes before rising.
  • Thiazide-containing diuretics increase sensitivity to sunlight.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially if you have gout, diabetes or liver problems.
  • Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
  • You may also be allergic to this medication.
  • Thiazides can make you more prone to sunburn.
  • Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
  • Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
  • Alcohol may further lower your blood pressure.
  • Ask your doctor about its use.
  • This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • This medication passes into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take lithium, digoxin (Lanoxin), anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin or ACE inhibitors (Capoten-like drugs), as your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • If you take colestipol or cholestyramine, take the diuretic 1 hour before or 4 hours after the cholesterol lowering medicine because of decreased absorption.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Aldactazide
Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 51
Time Taken: 8 years

Reason: Severe hypertension BP 200/140 Date: 3 March 2003
Side Effects
Not only the only effective drug, but also minimun side effects! No sexual side effects.

Additional Thoughts
I could write a book on the Doctors I've gone through and the combinations of drugs I have taken to solve my blood pressure problem. Try aldactazide, you'll like it! And cheap too.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 77
Time Taken: 8 years

Reason: high blood pressure Date: 9 April 2005
Side Effects
None observed. No apparent increase in urination.

Additional Thoughts
Works best as an additional med for hypertension but for me, not alone,

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