Aldactone 25Mg Tablets 100S

Aldactone generic

Aldactone is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug spironolactone. This active drug is also available as a generic medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.

The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

If you’re interested in using the generic form of Aldactone, talk with your doctor. They can tell you if it comes in forms and strengths that can be used for your condition.

Aldactone side effects

Aldactone can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Aldactone. These lists don’t include all possible side effects.

For more information on the possible side effects of Aldactone, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome.

Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. If you would like to notify the FDA about a side effect you’ve had with Aldactone, you can do so through MedWatch.

Mild side effects

Below is a partial list of mild side effects of Aldactone. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or view Aldactone’s prescribing information.

Mild side effects of Aldactone can include:

confusion

dizziness

drowsiness

headache

itching

menstrual problems, including irregular periods and bleeding after menopause

mild allergic reaction

nausea and vomiting

diarrhea

sexual dysfunction, such as reduced sex drive and erectile dysfunction

abdominal cramps

Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. However, if they become more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects from Aldactone aren’t common, but they can occur. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 or your local emergency number if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.

Serious side effects and their symptoms can include:

Electrolyte imbalance (high or low levels of minerals). Symptoms can include:

confusion

headache

fatigue

dizziness

nausea

Gynecomastia (breast swelling in males*). Symptoms can include:

swelling and tenderness in one or both breasts

lumps around the nipple

Skin conditions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Symptoms of SJS and TEN can include:

skin blisters

skin rash

hives (itchy welts on your skin)

sores in your mouth

Severe allergic reaction.†

* Sex and gender exist on spectrums. Use of the term “male” in this article refers to sex assigned at birth.

† For details about allergic reaction and Aldactone, see “Allergic reaction” below.

ALLERGIC REACTION

As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Aldactone. It isn’t known how often this side effect may have occurred in clinical trials.

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:

skin rash

itchiness

flushing

A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:

swelling under your skin, typically in your eyelids, lips, hands, or feet

swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throat

trouble breathing

Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to Aldactone. Call 911 or your local emergency number if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.