Aldactazide (Spironolactone / Hydrochlorothiazide)
Generic equivalents for Aldactazide... What are generics?
Hydrochlorothiazide / Spironolactone
25mg/25mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Hydrochlorothiazide / Spironolactone
50mg/50mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Spironolactone / Hydrochlorothiazide Information
(spir on'' oh lak' tone) (hye'' droe klor'' oh thye' a zide)
Spironolactone has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine for your condition. This medication should not be used when you first begin your treatment. You should take this medication only after the appropriate dosages of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide are individually established by your doctor.-
Before taking spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide, thiazide diuretics (''water pills''), sulfa-based medications, penicillin, other medications, or any of the ingredients in spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: aldosterone blocking medications such as eplerenone (Inspra), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin, in Lotrel), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec, in Vaseretic), fosinopril, lisinopril (in Prinzide, in Zestoretic), moexipril (Univasc, in Uniretic), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril, in Accuretic, in Quinaretic), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik, in Tarka); angiotensin II antagonists (angiotensin receptor blockers; ARBs) such as azilsartan (Edarbi, in Edarbyclor), candesartan (Atacand, in Atacand HCT), eprosartan (Teveten, in Teveten HCT), irbesartan (Avapro, in Avalide), losartan (Cozaar, in Hyzaar), olmesartan (Benicar, in Azor, Benicar HCT), telmisartan (Micardis, in Micardis HCT, in Twynsta), and valsartan (Diovan, in Diovan HCT, Exforge); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex); cholestyramine (Prevalite); digoxin (Lanoxin); heparin and low molecular weight heparins such as enoxaparin (Lovenox); lithium (Lithobid); medications for diabetes or high blood pressure; potassium-sparing diuretics (''water pills'') such as amiloride (Midamor) or triamterene (Dyrenium, in Dyazide, in Maxzide); and potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have high blood levels of calcium or potassium or have or ever had Addison's disease or other conditions that may cause high blood levels of potassium, or kidney or liver disease. Your doctor may tell you not to take spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, a chronic inflammatory condition), diabetes, or gout.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide.
- you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- loss of appetite
- stomach pain
- frequent urination
- dizziness
- headache
- enlarged or painful breasts
- irregular menstrual periods
- difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection
- vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal ('after the change of life', the end of monthly menstrual periods) women
- drowsiness
- muscle weakness or cramps
- changes in vision or eye pain
- rapid, excessive weight loss
- fatigue
- slow or irregular heartbeat
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- skin rash
- itching
- fever
- confusion
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.