ALDACTONE – PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Aldactone belongs to the category of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics. This drug acts as a potassium supplement and to reduce high absorption of salt in body. It is basically a aldosterone-antagonist and recommended by doctor in conditions when the there is High levels of aldosterone in body, to treat edema, to treat or hypokalemia or for hormonal replacement during male-to-female sex reassignment therapy.

Aldaxtone

PRECAUTIONS FOR DOCTORS AND PATIENTS

--> Aldactone must be taken under medical supervision only. The doctors have to be careful not to prescribe the medicine if patient is allergic to spironolactone, or if patient has kidney disease, liver disorder, hyperkalemia, or patient is under anti-depression treatment

Other precautions to be advised to patients when on Aldactone medication are, not to use any potassium supplements, not to use any other type of diuretic while taking this medicine, avoid alcohol, control salt intake, control water intake such that neither to get dehydrated during exercise of hot weather and at the same time not to take too much water or it will render the medicine ineffective.

For mothers, tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Aldactone. If is found that this medicine can pass through breast milk to baby thus harming him. Hence you must tell your doctor if breastfeeding a baby. Also use of Aldactone during pregnancy can increase the chance of feminization of the fetus.

If you are already on medication, then before taking Aldactone interaction between medicines are also to be considered. There may be interaction of this medicine with ACTH, alcohol, angiotensin , antipyrine, barbiturates ,cholestyramine , steroids etc. It the patient is already taking these medicines then there may be need to stop taking one of te medicine or change one medicine to some other more compatible salt,

.SIDE EFFECTS

Sometime medicines do cause side effects. Side effects of a medicine are the unwanted response when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects may be mild, severe, temporary or permanent. Normally the doctors do take required precautions before recommending a medicine to a patient but patients also have to be careful and report immediately if any such problem occurs after taking the medicine.

Some of the side effects of Aldactone are:-

• Increase on urinary frequency.
• Dry skin or rashes due to lower level of water in body
• Drowsiness
• Feminization in males as the medicine reduces the tertestrone levels and promotes estrogen production.
• Sexual dysfunction like loss of erection in men.
• Irregular cycle in females and breast enlargement.
• High levels of potassium in blood leading of serious condition called hyperkalemia.
• abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, drowsiness, fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting
• confusion
• irregular heartbeat
• disturbed menstrual period
• muscular weakness or cramps
• weight loss
• breathlessness
• bruising or bleeding
• breast enlargement in men
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Also this medication is to be avoided during pregnancy. Also if you become pregnant when on medication wit Aldactone, contact your doctor immediately.

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AKAVAR – SIDE EFFECTS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Akavar

  AKAVAR is a weight loss non prescription drug. The manufacturer’s claim that using this will lead to weight loss irrespective of what you eat and even without exercise.

Irrespective of the manufacturer claim, there is lack of scientific evidence to prove that Akavar actually leads to weigh loss. No proper research works have been done in the field. Also this drug promoted a stale life style with poor dietary discipline and no exercise. Such a lifestyle, will definitely lead to a number of other complications even if we achieve weight loss.

AKAVAR SIDE EFFECTS

As no proper clinical trials have been done on this drug hence there is no systematic information base on possible side effects.

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But as it contains caffeine hence the side effects can include insomnia, restlessness, poor metabolism and irregular heartbeat, shakiness, increased urination, heartburn, anxiety.

Also Akavar contains magnesium as active ingredient, which can cause intestinal problems as nausea, diarrhea or vomiting.

Sometimes complications with liver functions are also observed as yellowing of whites of eyes, upper right abdominal pain and dark yellow urine.

It is also possible that you are allergic to one or more of the Akavar ingredients. The allergy symptoms are hives, itching, wheezing, irregular breathing, skin rashes etc. In case of any such effect stop using the drug and consult the doctor immediately.

Akavar contains Yerba Mate as an active ingredient which is known to increase chances on cancer under prolonged uses.

SPECIFIC WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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      Some of the important warnings to be adhered to while using Akavar are: 

  Due to high caffeine content Akavar can increase anxiety disorders. So if you see such issue stops taking the drug.

•   Caffeine can also affect heart conditions. So if you have heart problems take this suppliant only under medical supervisions.
•  Akavar is also known to effect blood sugar levels. Hence the diabetics need to closely check their blood sugar when on medication.
•   The glaucoma patients to consult doctor first as this drug can worsen this problem.
•   Persons with osteoporosis have to take calcium supplement while taking this drug as this drug leads to weight loss.
•   The effect of Akavar is not yet known on pregnancy. So it is advisable if its use is discontinued during such conditions.
•   Also interaction of Akavar with other medicines is not properly studied. So if you are already on other medication and see some complication after starting this drug, then stop use of this drug and consult your doctor.
•   Akavar is made by many companies. So while buying this supplement that the manufacturer is a good established one with compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices and with USP seal.

CONCLUSION

The only argument in favor of Akavar is that it promotes weight loss without any need of diet control or exercises. But otherwise there are various issues associated with its use as lack of proven clinical study, insufficient declaration on product composition and possibility of the manufacturers suppressing the negative information to fight competition. All these can prove to be detrimental to the users.

Also if user gets any of the side effects detailed above please immediately contact your doctor. Let him judge the symptoms and guide you if the side effects are from using this drug.

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FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IS THE KEY WITH ALESSE

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Alesse

Potential Alesse users fear that because this contraceptive has lower hormone dosage, it makes one grow facial hair and have bad acne.

Alesse (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is a contraceptive that contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). It causes changes in the cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it difficult for a sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

According to one user,” While on Alesse for a year, my acne cleared up well, not completely, but it looked much better. I didn’t gain much weight, maybe between a pound and 5. My periods were regular, shorter, and much less painful. I was quite pleased. Then I went off it, for several reasons, and it was about a few weeks later I noticed the hairs on my chin, stomach and (dare I say it) bottom were becoming darker. A few girlfriends even noticed it. I'm not talking a few stray hairs. I'm talking a lumberjack chin beard. My acne returned even worse.”  

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Apparently this medication has different side effect for each user.  Some experience no problems with the contraceptive. But if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Alesse: such as hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, seek medical help immediately. 

Discontinue using Alesse and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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·         sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

·         sudden and severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

·         chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

·         sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood;

·         pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;

·         a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;

·         nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

·         swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

·         a breast lump; or

·         Symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, tired feeling, and mood changes).

Listed below are the less serious side effects from the use of Alesse:

·       mild nausea (especially when you first start taking this medicine), vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;

·         breast tenderness or swelling, nipple discharge;

·         freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;

·         changes in weight or appetite;

·         problems with contact lenses;

·         vaginal itching or discharge; or

·         Changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive.

Below are the list of drugs that may render Alesse less effective when taken during the same time, and increase the risk of pregnancy: Don’t start a new medication without telling your doctor prior to using Alesse, inform your doctor if you are using: prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, herbal products and any of these drugs.

·         bosentan (Tracleer);

·         an antibiotic or tuberculosis medication;

·         drugs to treat hepatitis C, HIV, or AIDS;

·         phenobarbital (Solfoton) and other barbiturates;

·         St. John's wort; or

·         Seizure medications.

·         dantrolene (Dantrium);

·         tizanidine (Zanaflex); or

·         tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron, Lysteda).

Be very diligent in reading instruction before using Alesse, and make sure you get a thumb up from the doctor to prevent future complications and regret.