Spironolactone for Edema User Reviews

• are...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2019

Spironolactone "I took chlorthalidone and amlodipine for several years for high blood pressure (HBP). The latter caused unsightly leg edema. Nine days ago, the chlorthalidone was replaced by spironolactone, and potassium supplements were stopped. My BP remains OK, and since the change, the edema has decreased noticeably."

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2009

"Struggled with leg edema for 2.5 years before doctors blamed problem on a hormonal imbalance. 100mg a day has done wonders for my legs; noticed a difference within 3 days. I've even returned to running."

• EYo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 28, 2015

"Had to take it for 7 years due to abdominal and lung edema from advanced cirrhosis of the liver caused by Hep C. It works but affected my heart, which is a listed long-term side effect. My healthy heart now has a 'murmur.' Not good. If you do not really need this or any other drug, then don't take it."

• BLW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2018

"Drug was initiated in combination with furosemide while hospitalized for liver disease with ascites. Was told this was the gold standard treatment for this. Result was fluid shifts, electrolyte imbalance, impaired kidneys, and severe muscle cramping. Nine months off this drug and the reduced kidney function and high potassium levels persist. For some people, the potassium sparing does not stop when the drug is discontinued. There is no antidote for it."

• Aun...
• April 8, 2017

"I am a 43-year-old healthy female. No diabetes, no high cholesterol, and not on any other medications. I had to start taking spiro because of edema. My legs and feet were so puffy I could barely wear shoes. I've been on spiro for a week now. I lost 6 pounds of water in the first three days of taking it. My legs and feet are still puffy, so progress is gradual. I also elevate my legs whenever I can. I've never used another diuretic other than this one, so I can't compare it. My doctor prescribed it for two weeks only, I take it in the morning with my breakfast and have not experienced any side effects at all except mild thirst in the mornings upon waking up."

• MrM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2023

"I am a male and have been taking spironolactone for a year since being diagnosed with cirrhosis and severe edema. The medication helps regulate my potassium levels while furosemide eliminates excess fluid from my body. If I only take furosemide, my potassium levels can become dangerously low, so using both medications in combination keeps everything in balance. However, after using spironolactone for six months, I experienced tender and painful nipples. At first, I couldn't determine the cause as I was taking multiple medications, but when I stopped taking spironolactone for four months, my nipple pain disappeared. Since low potassium levels can be dangerous with just furosemide, I was prescribed spironolactone again, and after 30 days of use, my nipple pain returned."

• Reb...
• July 25, 2009

"Love this medicine. Works wonders, it even has kept my blood sugars lower than usual (I'm a type 1 diabetic). BUT it WILL decrease your blood pressure, so if you have normal blood pressure, be very careful. If you overdose, you could faint from low blood pressure. I take 50 milligrams 4 days before my period, sometimes earlier."

• tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2017

"I was on this for edema, and after a while, my legs got rashes with like welts on my legs with water in them. Plus, it made a leg ulcer of mine look like I was burned. Plus, now off this, I still have the welts full of water (blisters?). It's very painful, plus I'm dealing with the rash on my ankles! This water pill was supposed to help me, but now I'm in worse shape."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2021

"I have been using spironolactone for two weeks. It worked for the first week, then stopped working. My ankles are swollen seemingly permanently, a condition I find intolerable. If not time for court to sue my doctor. I never had swollen ankles before I took amlodipine - another house medicine that should be taken off the market."

• Ric...
• February 21, 2018

"I'm a 64-year-old male. I'm 6'1" and weigh 297 lb. I am borderline diabetic and have had asthma my whole life. I have been on spironolactone 50 mg (1 a day) for over six years. At first, it seemed to work as it lowered my BP and helped with my swollen ankles and feet. I noticed that spironolactone improved my breathing some after taking it for about a month. I now have a red welt or blister on my left shin near my ankle. It's been there for almost a year. My blood pressure is still good due to losartan, but my ankles are now always swollen, and my breathing is back to the way it was-so-so. I have read terrible reviews about this drug on these websites, such as premature deaths caused by long-term use of spironolactone, plus serious levels of high potassium that required hospitalization. I am currently taking (all generic) Lipitor, losartan, spironolactone, theophylline, Singulair, Xopenex, and Combivent inhalers. I also take Lexapro for depression."

• Iff...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 7, 2021

"I’m a 53-year-old female type 2 diabetic. Have some foot and hand swelling, but hair shedding as well. Took this medicine for six months. Controlled swelling well, no hair improvement. However, I was so nauseous and barfy every single day. I just couldn’t stand it and tossed the medicine in the garbage."

• Pat...
• November 21, 2024

"I've been on 25 mg with lisinopril for over a year, and my blood pressure will not go down to normal. I am 85 years old and just asked if I could boost it to 25 mg twice a day after six months. I finally got an answer of yes, that would be fine, so we will see."

• dre...
• March 30, 2008

"I was suffering with a lot of fluid, and this drug has worked great!"

• cp_...
• February 2, 2014

Spironolactone "No side effects and a lot easier on my metabolism than Lasix."

• Anonymous
• June 11, 2011

Spironolactone "It has fewer side effects than other medications."

• Jen...
• October 3, 2008

"I don't feel as bloated as I did before I started taking this pill. I have had no side effects at all."

• Gen...
• September 14, 2024

"Not as brutal as Lasix, works just as well, without the rush to the loo."