I have been diagnosed with primary aldosteronism and have been treated with Maxzide 50 mg which worked for a few months, then switched to sprironaldactone 200 mg daily - this has raised my postassium level which was low but has not helped with the fluid retension. What do I try next?
In this situation you need combined diuretics like frusomide plus spironolactone. In general in primary hyperaldosteronism edema is uncommon. It's better to re-look at diagnosis.All the best. Avoid salt diet.
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In this situation you need combined diuretics like frusomide plus spironolactone. In general in primary hyperaldosteronism edema is uncommon. It s better to re-look at diagnosis.All the best. Avoid salt diet.