Aldactone (Spironolactone) by Aris: results, dosages, cycles and side effects

Aldactone 100 mg is an oral drug manufactured by Aris and containing the active substance Spironolactone which represents a potassium sparing diuretic. This medication inhibits the Aldosterone production and has a diminishing effect on water retention. In medicine Aldactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and in patients with fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart, kidney or liver disease. For bodybuilders it is effective in post cycle therapy as it regulates the water stored by the human body. Aldactone 100 comes in boxes, each unit containing 16 pills (100/mg pill).

Aldactone has the ability to control high blood pressure and hyperaldosteronism, however it does not cure completely these conditions. In case of bodybuilders and athletes its use is to increase electrolyte counts and signal the body to release water. The natural use of this steroid is to reduce water retention and as a result, increase the overall condition. This makes spironolactone an attractive choice for bodybuilders involved in various competitions. Aldactone is commonly used in post cycle therapy to recover Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis and increase levels of natural Testosterone production to the normal level. In many cases this product is used by bodybuilders models.

The average dosage is 75-100 mg of Aldactone per day for 5-10 days in cases of preparation for a competition. Usually the dose is taken in the morning. By being a relatively diuretic medication, Aldactone if taken in higher dosages can have anti-androgenic effects that can lead a certain amount of muscle loss. If Aldactone is used in post cycle therapy, athletes should take 50-100 mg per day starting the first or the second week after the last injection of a long lasting androgen and this should last until the end of post cycle therapy, about 4-5 weeks later. Aldactone can be run at the end of treatment with nolvadex and clomid and alongside HCG. Women may also find Aldactone beneficial by introducing it into a cycle if virilizing symptoms are occurring. Usually 50-75 mg/day it is a normal dosage.

There are possible side effects occurring while using Aldactone. In case if they persist it would be advisable to address the physician. These side effects are: vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, dry mouth, thirst, dizziness, unsteadiness, headache, enlarged or painful breasts in men or women, irregular menstrual periods, vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal, difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection, deepening of voice, increased hair growth on parts of the body, drowsiness, tiredness or restlessness. Sprionolactone may have some value in reducing androgenic side effects, because it blocks the androgen receptor.