You should use Aldactone with caution if you have kidney problems, high levels of potassium in your blood, Addison's disease, if you are unable to urinate, or if you are also taking eplerenone.
Aldactone has caused tumors in animals but it is not known whether this could occur in people. Do not use this medicine for any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Aldactone if you are allergic to spironolactone, or if you have:
Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);
high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia);
if you are unable to urinate; or
if you are also taking eplerenone.
To make sure Aldactone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of calcium, magnesium, or sodium in your blood);
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
heart disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Having congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or uncontrolled high blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to medical problems in the mother or the baby. Your doctor should decide whether you take Aldactone if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take Aldactone?
Take Aldactone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
You may take Aldactone with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
You will need frequent medical tests.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Aldactone.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
