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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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was working but have not been taking.
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helps with the hairloss & facial hair
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amazing results since i started on it about a year ago.. i was on metformin first but had a bad reaction and it dropped my blood sugar dangerously low..
The fact that it can cause birth defects if you become pregnant is a little frightening though
The fact that it can cause birth defects if you become pregnant is a little frightening though
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think maybe there is less ascites with it
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working well
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helped with the hair
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It works alittle
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helps work with the Lasix I take
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I liked it I could see a difference in about 6 months. Hair would grow in thinner and less of it.
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I also used this for a little while when I was little maybe around 12.
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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]
