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(also known as Spironolactone)

Potassium-sparing diuretics are commonly used to help reduce the amount of water in the body. Unlike some other diuretics, these medicines do not cause your body to lose potassium.

Amiloride and spironolactone are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload o... continue

Treatment Success Rate

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Overall, 80% (270 Members) find Aldactone helpful
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Aldactone Reviews

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took away my ascites without having to be surgically drained on it for 8 weeks in mayjune
I love my Aldactone! I still can't believe so many physicians haven't heard of it for PCOS. It works great.
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worked
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First made me tired/sleepy so doctor decreased dosage to minimum & then increased to 25mg daily. Has helped & showing improvement
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Have been on this for a few years, seems to help
not ling enough to judge
It has been working slowly. I have only been on it for a month.
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combined with Bumetanide I use this
I've been taking spironolactone for several years & yes it works for me. It slows down the facial hair growth to some degree
Taking 2x days ev. 12 hours
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Aldactone
    Hey I was wondering if anyone has taken Aldactone to reduce hair growth. My doctor a couple of days ago prescribed it to me, and i am a little unsure ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Aldactone (Sprinolactone) and Acne
    I have been taking Spironolactone for a year now, and yes it has helped my hormonal acne heal and stay clear [More]
  3. Discussion: PCOS and aldactone (spironolactone):preg risk
    I took it for about 1 1/2 years before i started trying to get pregnant again. I had good results with it. I lost a lot of the facial hair and arm h... [More]
  4. Discussion: PCOS and aldactone (spironolactone):preg risk
    I was asked by a user if there was a problem if you conceive while on aldactone (spironolactone) for excess hair...and the answer is YES, here is the ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Spironolactone?
    Spironolactone (aldactone) will help the hirsuitism (unwanted hair) and the acne that comes with PCOS...but thats about it. Check out previous discuss... [More]

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