Aldazide is a drug indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure and swelling caused by heart, liver or kidney problems or diseases, and is also indicated as diuretic in case of water retention. Learn about other diuretic remedies in What are diuretics and what they are used for.
This remedy uses two types of diuretics, hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone, which combine different mechanisms of action, increasing the elimination of fluids through urine and reducing blood pressure, in addition spironolactone helps reduce potassium loss by diuretic effect.
The price of Aldazida ranges from 40 to 40 reais, and can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
It is generally recommended to take between 1/2 and 2 tablets a day, according to the instructions given by the doctor and the response of each patient to treatment.
Some of the side effects of Aldazide may include vomiting, nausea, cramping, diarrhea, abdominal pain, inflammation of the pancreas, weakness, fever, general discomfort, hives, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, dizziness or headache.
Aldazide is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment, lack of urine, Addison’s disease, high blood potassium levels, high blood calcium levels and for patients allergic or susceptible to hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone or any of the ingredients of the formula.
Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney or liver problems, are over 65 years old, have high cholesterol, are breastfeeding or have liver problems, you should talk about it.your doctor before starting treatment.