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Additionally, spironolactone may have potential side effects, such as electrolyte imbalances and hormonal changes, which need to be closely monitored
This drug can also cause other side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or headache may occur
Some hormonal contraceptives can reduce hormonal side effects of spironolactone, including breast pain and irregular periods
you get a slow or irregular heartbeat, tingling feeling, muscle weakness or shortness of breath – these can be signs of potassium levels being too high you're peeing less
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Spironolactone is a prescription diuretic used to remove the excess fluid caused by congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease
The most common side effects of spironolactone are high potassium levels and breast tenderness
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Aldactone (spironolactone) is an aldosterone receptor antagonist that causes the kidneys to remove water and sodium from the body, with reduced losses of potassium
Because oral spironolactone is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, it may lead to lowered blood pressure
Other selected side effects are listed below
If you get pregnant while taking spironolactone, your baby can have serious birth defects
Spironolactone works by blocking aldosterone activity
Oedema in heart failure and in ascites, Nephrotic syndrome, Reduction of hypokalaemia induced by diuretics or amphotericin B
It is used to raise potassium in the body
Spironolactone can cause changes in blood levels of potassium
Aldactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia ( low potassium levels in the blood)
This is a decision you and your doctor will make