Aldactone missed dose: what to do
Aldactone · spironolactone · by Multiple
Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Spironolactone is dosed once or twice daily. If missed: take when remembered if within a few hours, or skip and resume regular schedule. Do not double up — increases risk of hypotension and hyperkalemia. Consistency matters for steady hormonal effect.
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Frequently asked
What if I miss a Aldactone dose?+
Spironolactone is dosed once or twice daily. If missed: take when remembered if within a few hours, or skip and resume regular schedule. Do not double up — increases risk of hypotension and hyperkalemia. Consistency matters for steady hormonal effect.
Should I double the next dose to make up?+
Never. Doubling significantly increases GI side effects. Skip and resume regular schedule instead.