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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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taken off because of elevated potassium levels
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i take a high dosage of this and it's really nice
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25 mg,Seems to be helping
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I had really bad acne all through highschool. I always thought it would just go away, but then I started on treatment for my PCOS and within 2 months my acne has almost completely dissapeared. Also, I used to have very course hair around my chin, nipples, and on my body, and that has started to thin and not be so apparent anymore.
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Lowered testosterone levels and brought blood pressure down to normal. Not sure if it worked on the hair problem since I don't have too much excess hair. Also, if a dose was missed, a period would come a few days later. No side effects.
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Hated it in the begining... I was sooo nauseated! but I love it now.
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It has calmed my aggressive tendencies and allowed me to be more calm and collected. Of course it does make me need the bathroom more
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working
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Allowed my potassium levels to return to normal.
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Wasn't covered on my insurance so I never tried it but I got it prescribed 2 me 4 the ugly facial hair.
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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]
