Comparing Dapsone vs Spironolactone

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Dapsone

Spironolactone

Prescription only

Prescribed for Bullous Pemphigoid, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Lepromatous, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Linear IgA Disease, Pemphigoid, Pemphigus... View more

Prescription only

Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Dapsone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 704 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Acne (11.4%)
Dizziness (8.0%)
Hair loss (7.1%)
Weight gain (5.5%)
Headaches (5.1%)
Tiredness (4.5%)
Fatigue (4.3%)

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Drug Class

Leprostatics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	25 mg
Per unit^*	$2.06 - $5.05
Cost^*	$61.77 - $151.60

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Quantity	100 each
Strength	25 mg
Per unit^*	$0.23 - $0.25
Cost^*	$23.10 - $25.17

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral suspension
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

50 hours

37 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 260 drugs are known to interact with Dapsone:

30 major drug interactions (105 brand and generic names)
228 moderate drug interactions (881 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:

51 major drug interactions (248 brand and generic names)
311 moderate drug interactions (1493 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (145 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Spironolactone and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 03, 1979

January 21, 1960

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

S5 - Diuretics and Other Masking Agents

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Professional Resources

¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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