What Is Digoxin Primary Action?
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Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by a
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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