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Spironolactone

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Alternative Names

Conn syndrome


Treatment

Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by a tumor is usually treated with surgery. Removing adrenal tumors may control the symptoms. Even after surgery, some people have high blood pressure and need to take medication.

Watching your salt intake and taking medication may control the symptoms without surgery. Medications used to treat hyperaldosteronism include:

  • Spironolactone (Aldactone; Aldactazide), a diuretic ("water pill")
  • Eplerenone (Inspra), which blocks the...
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