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Spironolactone and Tiredness

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I've been taking 25mg of spironolactone 3 times daily, for the past couple of weeks. I've noticed that I'm becoming increasingly tired. For example, last night I went to bed at 8:30 and woke up at 7am this morning. It's mid-day and I just want to crawl into my bed and sleep, which is kind of hard, seeing as I'm working and not at home.

I've been extremely careful in making sure I eat properly and drink enough fluids each day, and also that I don't eat foods that are too rich in potassium, since the drug is a potassium sparing diuretic.

I've also wondered if this is in part to the changes in my hormone levels, but I can't be sure, since there's so many variables going on.

Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if you did, has the tiredness gone away at all?
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I dont take this but it does sound like your body is adjusting. Part of PCOS is overwhelming tiredness at times, so it ould be you are just going through one of these ohases. Keep an eye on it and let your DR know if it becmes worse.
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I am a stay at jome mom of the children, all under the age of 5. I was told i have PCOS about 2 months ago. this last week im having horrible tiredness. Ill be sitting in a chair and next thing i know im waking up. almost like i cant control it. Im on 1k mg. Metformin a day though, not what u mentioned.
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I take 100mg of spironlactone at night and haven't noticed any issues. Ask your doctor if you can take a larger dose at night; when you're supposed to be sleeping. :)
Hope you feel better.
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