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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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Takes a long time to kick in, but worked for me!
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I was on this medication for 2 1/2 years. I recently was taken off. My doctor is trying to get my blood pressure up some so I won't be so tired.
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has not yet been able to control his acides.
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Ok
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don't know yet
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Just started 1/10
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I took this for about 6 years after I was diagnosed at it worked. I am no longer on it as my levels have stabilized.
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made my breast swell and become very tender
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it worked when i was on it, but I can't take it as I am ttc.
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12.5 mg daily, just added it to daily meds 2 weeks ago
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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]
