Comparing Spironolactone vs Klor-Con
Spironolactone | Klor-Con |
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Spironolactone | Klor-Con (potassium chloride) |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypokalemia, Prevention of Hypokalemia. Klor-Con may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 694 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Klor-Con has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: spironolactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Klor-Con side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all spironolactone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aldactone, CaroSpir | Other potassium chloride brands include: Cena K, Ed K+10, Epiklor, Gen-K, Glu-K, K-Dur, K-Tab, Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con 10, Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M15, Klor-Con M20, Klor-Con Sprinkle, Pokonza View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
37 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with spironolactone:
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A total of 140 drugs are known to interact with Klor-Con:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
January 21, 1960 |
April 17, 1986 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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