How long to stop taking your medication for aldosteronism screening

Screening is needed for aldosteronism, and it is usually recommended to stop the medication for about 3-7 days, but everyone’s metabolism and medication are different, so it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for screening. Aldosteronism is categorized into primary and secondary, mostly the former, and a small percentage may cause malignant hypertension; common screening tests are routine blood and urine, screening of electrolytes, aldosterone testing, renin, and angiotensin. Primary aldosteronism is commonly seen in renal lesions, and is usually treated with surgery and controlled with conventional anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery, and can be reviewed after recovery from surgery; secondary aldosteronism is most commonly seen in diseases other than cardiac diseases, and this needs to be reviewed according to the cause as well as the use of medication, and most people can go to the hospital for a review after discontinuing the medication for about 1 week. If you suspect aldosteronism, it is recommended to consult a doctor for symptomatic treatment.