Comparing Slow-K vs Spironolactone
| Slow-K (potassium chloride) | Spironolactone |
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| Slow-K (potassium chloride) | Spironolactone |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypokalemia, Prevention of Hypokalemia. Slow-K may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Related suggestions Hypokalemia
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| More about (potassium chloride) | More about Spironolactone | ||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 706 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Slow-K side effects |
View all Spironolactone side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Other potassium chloride brands include: Cena K, Ed K+10, Epiklor, Gen-K, Glu-K, K-Dur, K-Tab, Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, Klor-Con 10, Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M15, Klor-Con M20, Klor-Con Sprinkle, Pokonza View more | Aldactone, CaroSpir | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
37 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 142 drugs are known to interact with Slow-K:
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A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 21, 1960 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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