Spironolactone Questions (Page 2)

Does Spironolactone cause permanent infertility and weight gain?

My niece was told about Spironolactone for her PCOS, but her mother who is in the medical field told her that it can cause infertility. Since she will be getting married in a few weeks and will eventually want children this was not a risk she is willing to take. Gyn sent her to a nutritionist to be... read more

Spironolactone - Alternative to spiornolactone for hypertension?

As a 63 year old male, I find the side effects of constant breast/nipple pain and growing breast size a deterrent this drug's amazing ability to drop my difficult hypertension. Has anyone had any success in replacing spironolactone with a similar drug or natural treatment without the side effects?

Does spironolactone cause severe skin itch?

I found out I have high male hormones and hair loss should I take spironolactone?

Please help! A year ago I started getting cystic acne on my neck and then I noticed oily skin and acne on my back and then my hair started shedding. I used to only have to wash my hair once every four days and it has gotten to the point that I now have to wash every single day. I'm experiencing... read more

Spironolactone - Should the pill taste minty?

Mp 35

Spironolactone - What foods to avoid?

Did your doctor tell you to stay away from certain foods? There are many foods high in potassium.

Can severe, debilitating leg cramps come form taking spironolactone? I get cramps that go from one?

Cramps go from one leg to the other, affecting my ability to stand

Does the combination of my medicines have any bad side effects?

I take Xyrem, modafinil, methylphenidate, Claritin D, Singular, pantoprazole, spironolactone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, sumatriptan as needed, Zofran as needed, Trulance, diclofenac, and Emgality injection. Would taking any of these together give me side effects? I’m trying to figure out if some of my h... read more

Does Spironolactone really work for women w/high testosterone?

I've been dealing with side effects of high testosterone for years and have just been put on Spironolactone. I'm hot 24/7, unwanted hair and so on and so forth! I'm only on 50mg-is this enough to make a difference?

Is it physically possible to become pregnant while taking Spironolactone?

I was just at a dermatology appointment and was prescribed Spironolactone for my acne. I have Factor 5 Leiden so I can't take birth control. When my doctor was telling me I should try Spironolactone she said that I cannot get pregnant while taking the drug. I took this as I could use it for birth... read more

Spironolactone - Has anyone had a late period while on spironolactone?

I’ve been taking spironolactone for about 4 months now. My dermatologist upped my dose from 2 to 3 pills a day last month. This month I experienced some spotting right before I usually get my period. I don’t usually spot but I figured it was due to stress or something. After the spotting stopped I a... read more

What are the dangers of stopping spironolactone abruptly?

I’ve been on it for over a year (100mg for acne) and feel the side affects out weight the positive results.

Spironolactone - When should I take this medication? early in the morning or just before bedtime?

I am 77 and I have been diagnosed with heart failure and heart attack. My doctor prescribed Aldactazide 25mg with other BP drugs for me. What time of day is best to take Aldactazide? I don't want to wake up to urinate in the middle of the night.

Should I take doxycycline and spironolactone?

Spironolactone - what happens if you took extra doses by mistake?