on every occasion Aldactazide Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide and Spironolactone (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide & speer on oh LAK tone) Brand Name: Aldactazide Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning Spironolactone has caused tumors in animals. These studies used larger than normal doses for a long time. Use Aldactazide (hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone) as you have been told. Do not use this medicine for other health problems. Uses of Aldactazide: It is used to treat high blood pressure. It is used to get rid of extra fluid. Slideshow Women's Health: Separating Fact From Fiction What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Aldactazide? If you have an allergy to hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone, or any other part of Aldactazide. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Addison's disease, high calcium levels, high potassium levels, kidney disease, or liver disease. If you are not able to pass urine. If you are taking any of these drugs: Amiloride, dofetilide, eplerenone, or triamterene. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Aldactazide with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Aldactazide? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how Aldactazide affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down stairs. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. Tell your doctor if you get signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Have your blood pressure checked often. Talk with your doctor. Have your blood work checked. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet, talk with your doctor. Sometimes elements (potassium) in the blood may be raised with Aldactazide. This can be deadly if it is not treated. The chance is greatest in people with high blood sugar (diabetes), kidney disease, very bad illness, and/or in older adults. Your doctor will follow you closely to change the dose to match your body's needs. If you are taking a salt substitute that has potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium, talk with your doctor. If you are taking this medicine and have high blood pressure, talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, talk with your pharmacist about how to take them with Aldactazide. Watch for gout attacks. Tell your doctor if you have too much sweat, fluid loss, throwing up, or loose stools. This may lead to low blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Aldactazide) best taken? Use Aldactazide as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. This medicine may cause you to pass urine more often. To keep from having sleep problems, try to take before 6 pm. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of fluid and electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad dizziness or passing out, fast heartbeat, more thirst, seizures, feeling very tired or weak, not hungry, unable to pass urine or change in the amount of urine produced, dry mouth, dry eyes, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Signs of a pancreas problem (pancreatitis) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Change in balance. Change in sex ability. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds. Slow heartbeat. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Shortness of breath. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. For males, enlarged breasts. Period (menstrual) changes. This medicine can cause certain eye problems. If left untreated, this can lead to lasting eyesight loss. If eye problems happen, signs like change in eyesight or eye pain most often happen within hours to weeks of starting Aldactazide (hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone). Call your doctor right away if you have these signs. What are some other side effects of Aldactazide? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Dizziness. Feeling sleepy. Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Feeling tired or weak. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Aldactazide? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Aldactazide or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Aldactazide. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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