Aldactazide® Tablets for Hypertension

Spironolactone HCTZ combines a potassium‑sparing diuretic with a thiazide to help manage high blood pressure and swelling. You can order this medicine with US shipping from Canada, including options suited to those buying without insurance.

What Aldactazide Is and How It Works

Aldactazide® is a fixed‑dose combination of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide. It works by increasing urine output while balancing potassium. Spironolactone blocks aldosterone, which helps reduce fluid overload and supports potassium retention. Hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water, reducing blood volume and lowering pressure.

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This medicine is used for hypertension and edema linked to heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or certain kidney conditions. Spironolactone HCTZ tablets are taken by mouth, usually once daily. Your clinician may check blood tests to watch electrolytes and kidney function, especially during the first months of therapy.

Who It’s For

This treatment may be appropriate for adults with high blood pressure, or for fluid retention related to heart, liver, or selected renal disorders. It can also be used in patients with hyperaldosteronism, as directed by a prescriber. Generic Aldactazide is not right for everyone. People with high potassium, severe kidney impairment, Addison’s disease, or allergy to components should avoid it. Those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should discuss risks and alternatives.

If you have a history of low sodium, gout, or sensitivity to sulfa‑derived drugs, discuss these conditions. People taking other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors or ARBs, should inform their healthcare professional, as monitoring may be needed. For condition education, see Hypertension.

Dosage and Usage

Follow your prescriber’s instructions exactly. Take the tablets at the same time each day, with or without food. Many patients take the dose in the morning to avoid nighttime urination. If stomach upset occurs, taking it with food may help. Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without guidance from your clinician.

Spironolactone HCTZ generic tablets are swallowed whole with water. Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium unless your prescriber approves. Keep hydrated, especially in hot weather, while following any specific fluid advice from your clinician.

Strengths and Forms

This combination is available as oral tablets in commonly published strengths. Availability can vary by manufacturer and country.

• Spironolactone HCTZ 25/25 mg tablets

Other strengths may exist depending on supply. Your prescriber will choose the most appropriate presentation for your treatment goals.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, take it when you remember the same day. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not take two doses at once. To support consistency, set reminders on your phone or use a weekly pill organizer.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat and moisture. Keep the medicine in the original, child‑resistant bottle with the label intact. Do not store in a bathroom due to humidity.

When you travel, pack your medication in carry‑on luggage along with a copy of your prescription. Use a travel pill case only if it is labeled with your name and medicine details. For broader heart and circulation support items, browse Cardiovascular.

Benefits

This therapy combines two diuretics with complementary actions. The regimen may help reduce swelling and lower blood pressure using a single daily tablet. The combination can limit potassium loss compared with thiazide alone, which may support tolerability for some patients. Many appreciate simplified routines that may enhance adherence when clinically appropriate.

Side Effects and Safety

Common effects can include increased urination, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, nausea, or stomach discomfort. Muscle cramps, menstrual changes, or breast tenderness may occur. Photosensitivity can develop with thiazides; consider sun protection and discuss persistent rashes with your prescriber. Aldactazide tablets can affect electrolytes. Your clinician may monitor potassium, sodium, and kidney function.

Serious effects are uncommon but can include significant changes in potassium (high or low), severe dehydration, worsening kidney function, or allergic reactions. Seek urgent care for severe weakness, irregular heartbeat, fainting, swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing. Report breast enlargement or unexpected bleeding. If you experience a new rash, stop the medicine and contact a healthcare professional.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your clinician about all medicines and supplements. Interactions can occur with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, potassium salts, and other potassium‑sparing agents. Lithium levels may rise with diuretics. NSAIDs can reduce diuretic effects and impact kidney function. Alcohol can increase dizziness. Certain steroids, digoxin, or other diuretics require careful review. Limit high‑potassium foods only if instructed by your clinician; do not self‑restrict unless advised.

People with diabetes or kidney disease may need closer monitoring. If you develop vomiting or diarrhea that persists, contact your prescriber, as dehydration can shift electrolytes.

What to Expect Over Time

Blood pressure may improve gradually with regular use, alongside diet and activity as advised by your clinician. Edema often decreases as fluid balance stabilizes. Lab checks may be scheduled during the first weeks and at intervals thereafter. If you tolerate the medicine well, your clinician may adjust therapy to meet individual targets. Adherence matters; aim for consistent daily dosing and keep follow‑up appointments to review response and labs.

Compare With Alternatives

Other approved options may fit your clinical profile. An ACE inhibitor with a thiazide, such as Lisinopril Hctz Type Z, is a common alternative. For ARB‑based therapy with a thiazide, consider Candesartan Hctz. Beta blockers are sometimes used for coexisting conditions; learn more in our article Atenolol Uses. Your prescriber will individualize therapy based on your history and tolerability.

Pricing and Access

Check the Spironolactone HCTZ price on our product page to see current options and supply. We offer Canadian pricing with US delivery from Canada, subject to prescription verification. To view available discounts, see our Promotions page. Our encrypted checkout helps protect your information during purchase.

You can also review single‑agent options such as Spironolactone if your prescriber deems them suitable. Some patients explore add‑on therapies like calcium channel blockers; see Nifedipine Xr for an extended‑release option.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by manufacturer and strength. If a particular presentation is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an equivalent strength or a therapeutic alternative. Pharmacists may dispense a different manufacturer of the same active ingredients to maintain continuity when appropriate.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This medicine may suit adults needing dual diuretic action with potassium‑sparing support. It may be less suitable if you have severe kidney disease, uncontrolled high potassium, or significant dehydration. Ask your clinician about periodic lab monitoring, especially after dose changes.

• Multi‑month fills: Longer supplies can reduce trips and planning.
• Refill reminders: Set alerts so you have tablets before travel.
• Lifestyle pairing: Take at the same time daily for consistency.
• Clinician follow‑up: Regular reviews can optimize your regimen.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this combination right for my blood pressure and edema goals?
• How often should I check potassium, sodium, and kidney function?
• Which foods or supplements should I avoid while taking this medicine?
• What signs suggest too much fluid loss or electrolyte imbalance?
• Could a single‑agent alternative meet my needs with fewer tablets?

Authoritative Sources

FDA DailyMed

Manufacturer

Health Canada DPD

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