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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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I take 25mg 3 days a week (mon, wed, fri). I've noticed I feel better those days....
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only took one month, made me tired and I felt somewhat numb while on it
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Working, I have to urinate a lot, but it is a dieuretic...so that does make sense. :) I cannot take it on an empty stomach...I have to eat or else I'm sick.
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I love it! I have been taking it for about 7 months, it started working right away and I haven't had a flair up since.
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It worked but when given in two high a dosage caused cramps and severe diarrhea.
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when i first started taking it i lost 10 llbs of water
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helps with water retention
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It takes a long time to really start working and it doesn't get rid of hair but it helps slow growth and prevent new. I was on Spironolactone a few years ago and didn't think it helped much so I got off of it and then I realized how much it was helping! I'm back on it now and it's really helping slow the hair growth.
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It has helped with the acne great. I have not noticed it working to well with the facial hair issue. Not likeing going to the bathroom all the time.
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this has helped a lot with the oiliness of my skin and 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]
