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Can weight gain happen when stopping drugs?
I am a 48 female. I was taking spironolactone, metformin and falmina. I recently stopped the spiro and metformin but still take the falmina (pharmacy change from another). I had been on these for over 6 months. I was having side effects that went unaddressed. My previous dr didn't believe me,... read more
Could spironolactone cause itchiness around the vaginal area?
I don't have a yeast infection but I've had a lot of itchiness around the vaginal area. I take this drug for high blood pressure and low potassium.
Spironolactone - after discontinuing spironolact, will the breast swelling go down?
I have used spironolact for about a month and half and my nipples started to hurt. I have been taking it for cirrosis of the liver.
Spironolactone - How long will this pill take to work?
I just got prescribed to this pill a week ago from my dermatologist he claims I have high testosterone. Normal is 47 or Lower mine is 72... :( I am experiencing a lot of hair loss it takes up 99% of my thoughts a day I am only 23 and getting married in May it is so traumatizing to me all I want to... read more
Apple cider vinegar and spironolactone?
Is it okay to drink apple cider vinegar while taking spironolactone? I am wanting to drink 1 tablespoon diluted with water twice daily. I am currently taking 2 25mg pills of spironolactone daily.
Stopping spironolactone abruptly?
I can't seem to find a clear answer anywhrere about this. my wife was prescribed this due to high testosterone levels. there was a hiccup in our insurance, and we're unable to get more at this time. she's been off it for about a couple weeks and is saying she's experiencing... read more
When should I quit spironolactone?
my acne was never chronic but I fear that I’ve gone too far down the rabbit hole to quit now. I’m on 150 mg and have been for one month (9 months of spiro total). Why is it still not working? I am tired of being unable to lose weight and hyperpigmentation. I’m using a tretinoin... read more
How much water should I be drinking on spironolactone?
Hello all. I'm a lifelong avid water drinker, and was recently prescribed spironolactone for both hirsutism and hypertension. I know the extra urination is good, because that's also removing the sodium from my body. But I'm tempted to drink more water to prevent dehydration. If I... read more
I'm trying to get pregnant. Can I still take spironolactone?
I’m trying to get pregnant. Can I still take spironolactone?
I have Spironolactone-HCTZ 25/25 and recently had dose cut in half?
Most pill makes crumble when I try and cut in half. Cannot locate a 12.5 version. suggestions? Sources?
Spironolactone - Spiro seems to have worsened the problem?
Started taking it one month ago for hairloss seems like its worse now than before ... plus it seems to have gotten so dry and brittle... anybody else have this happen... I am taking 100 mg?
Spironolactone - 3 consecutive missed doses while ovulating?
Hello, So, I was unable to refill my Spiro on-time last month and went about 3 days w/o it. My husband had a visectomy 5 yrs. ago, so we don't use any other b.c. Well, I'm "late" as of yesterday. Furthermore, it turns out I should have been ovulating during the time I... read more
Anybody else having severe joint and muscle pain with Aldactone? I stopped it but it still hurts.
I had a recent increase in my psychiatric medication Seroquel and I bloated and swelled which I never did even as a pregnant woman years ago, so I took my spironolactone AKA Aldactone for a week, but by the time I was done and realized my pain was greater than when I started ( I have chronic pain... read more
Atenolol and spironolactone cause gain weight?
I notice that I have been I have been picking up weights wait since I've been taken been taking the medication
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