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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
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 183 |
75% |
| Heart Failure | 44 |
91% |
| Cirrhosis | 15 |
100% |
| Liver Cancer | 10 |
80% |
| High Blood Pressure | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (271
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Aldactone Reviews
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Taking 2x days ev. 12 hours
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No more acne, oily skin and scalp. I have a period every month. No side effects.
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After the docs messed with the dosage enough times its finally to the point to where it doesnt bother me too much.
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really wonderful, i cannot use birth control because of a blood clotting disorder therefore aldactone has been perfect in treating my symptoms!
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Became discouraged because it takes too long (6 months) to see results. Even then, you know they're only temporary & you'll need the meds for life, so it hasn't really helped.
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I my blood pressure is a little better; my acne has been better;
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It worked as far as I know. I don't think I had any side effects
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Good goes hand in hand with Lasix and helps to reduce loss of Vitamin K.Not brilliant as a diuretic for me I take it for the Vit. K benefits
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Worked well at lightening the hair on my arms.
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Still on it working so far...I think
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Discussions
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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] -
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] -
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] -
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] -
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]
