Aldactazide, Spironolactone/ Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension, congestive heart failure,fluid retention (edema), cirrhosis of the liver, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy, and kidney disorders.

Hydrochlorothiazide contains a form of thiazide, which is a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.Hydrochlorothiazide lowers the blood pressure and swelling by removing extra water and electrolytes from the body.

Patients who take Hydrochlorothiazide may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Nausea,
Increased blood uric acid,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Glucose intolerance,
Anemia,
Blood disorders,
Changes in blood sugar,
Constipation,
Difficulty breathing,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Altered blood lipids

Spironolactone is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium.

Spironolactone works by lowering swelling by removing the levels of excess water and electrolytes in the body. Spironolactone works without loss of potassium from the body.

Some of the potential side effects of Spironolactone can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Drowsiness,
Confusion,
Breast enlargement in male,
Leg cramps,
Increased creatinine level in bloo