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04/27/09
Are you looking to drop a lot of water before an upcoming bodybuilding show? It’s a common practice, albeit one that can sometimes be dangerous. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the use of Aldactone, a compound used to draw water out of the body for cosmetic purposes. If you’re considering its use, this primer will help you to ascertain the effectiveness of this drug for meeting your needs.
Q: First off, is Aldactone sold under any pharmaceutical name?
A: Yes, you will want to search for Spironolactone.
Q: What kind of dose would I use of Aldactone?
A: This is an oral drug. You will likely use between 75 and 150 mg per day when trying to shed water. The tabs are available in 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg increments. You will pay between 25 ...Posted in: Steroid Articles | | Comments (0)
05/20/08
Substance: Spironolactone
Aldactone is a diuretic and belongs to the subgroup of potassium-sparing diuretics. Aldactone is an aldosterone antagonist. It influences the body's own hormone, aldosterone, which accelerates the excretion of potassium and reduces the excretion of sodium and water Simplified; aldosterone regulates the endogenous water household. The higher the aldosterone level, the more water is stored in the body. The use of Aldactone results in a significant reduction in the aldosterone level so that an increased excretion of sodium and water occurs while, at the same time, potassium is reabsorbed. This also explains why Aldactone is called a potassium-sparing diuretic since it does not cause a loss of potassium like thiazides and furosemides.
Athletes must strictly observe that during the use of Aldactone no additional potassium is taken since this would cause a life-threatening increase in the serum potassium level. Potassium ...Posted in: Steroid Profiles | | Comments (2)





