Spironolactone should be taken as directed by your doctor, usually the recommended dose of 50-200 mg per day. This is a medication indicated for controlling high blood pressure and treating bloating related problems in the functioning of the heart or diseases in the liver and kidneys.
Spironolactone acts as a diuretic, increasing the elimination of water through the urine and as antihypertensive, thereby lowering blood pressure. In addition, Spironolactone may be known commercially as Aldactone.
In some cases, this remedy may be prescribed for the treatment of acne and to aid in hair growth, however these applications are not part of the main indications of Spironolactone.
Indications
Spironolactone is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure, increased blood levels of the hormone aldosterone in the blood and bloating related problems in the functioning of the heart, liver or kidney disease.
In addition, Spironolactone is also indicated to prevent the decrease of blood potassium and magnesium levels in patients on diuretics.
Price
The price of Spironolactone varies between 20 and 45 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores, and a prescription is required.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Spironolactone may include discomfort, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, fever, leg cramps, liver or kidney function problems, changes in blood tests, pain or breast lumps, changes in libido, impotence, menstrual changes, hair loss, abnormal growth of hairs or hives, itching or rash on the skin.
Contraindications
Spironolactone is contraindicated for patients with kidney disease or problems or problems with urination, patients with elevated blood potassium levels, Addison's disease or treatment with eplerenone, and patients with allergy to spironolactone or any of the components of the formula.
