Spironolactone + Hydroflumethiazide
Information about Spironolactone + Hydroflumethiazide
Spironolactone + hydroflumethiazide uses
Spironolactone+Hydroflumethiazide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How spironolactone + hydroflumethiazide works
This is a combination of two diuretics: Spironolactone and Hydroflumethiazide. They work by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, hydroflumethiazide also relaxes blood vessels but causes potassium loss. Spironolactone is added as it conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.
Common side effects of spironolactone + hydroflumethiazide
Diarrhea, Upset stomach, Electrolyte imbalance, Breast enlargement in male, Increased blood uric acid, Increased blood lipid level, Glucose intolerance, Impotence, Irregular menstrual cycle