Comparing Spironolactone vs Potassium Chloride
Spironolactone | Potassium chloride |
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Spironolactone | 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
Potassium chloride is a mineral used to replenish potassium within our body. It may irritate the stomach; however, other side effects generally only occur with higher dosages. Prescribed for... View more |
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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. |
Potassium chloride has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 33 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: spironolactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: potassium chloride side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aldactone, CaroSpir | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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 potassium chloride:
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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 25, 1975 |
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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.
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