What Is Use Of Spironolactone

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Spironolactone, sold under the brand name Aldactone among others, is a medication that is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.[4] It is also used in the treatment of high blood pressure, low blood potassium that does not improve with supplementation, early puberty in boys, acne and excessive hair growth in women, and as a part of transgender hormone therapy in transfeminine people.[4][17&#93...

This med was giving to me for hair loss, I was told it would regrow my hair. Is this a side effect ? I'm a healthy 50 year black women. On no other medicine. Thank you Thinning Hair ## No, Spironolactone is a diuretic, it reduces the amount of fluid in the body, it will not help regrow hair. Do you mind if I ask who gave it to you for that purpose? ## this medicine was giving to me for acne problems.is it really safe to take?. i am over weight will it help me with what ever exta fluid i have ij the body. ## i am actully a pharmacist i can tell you that spironolactone is effective in reducing any further hair loss and treating acne as both problems are a result of excess androgen levels (male hormone) and the drug has an addition anti-androgenic property so dnt worry. ## I too was pr...

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How many do I take and how fast does it generally start working? ## You should take the dosing your doctor has prescribed, taking too many may cause you to experience very low blood pressure, heart rate, and increased urination, which could lead to dehydration and other health issues, according to FDA reports. Usually, it starts working to help remove fluid build up within a few hours of taking, though it may take a few weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in the body. What condition has it been prescribed to treat? ## What is this medication used for?

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I have a pill with 146 on the front of it. What is it? ## I just today was told by the Doc.to try this medicine. So far I haven't had any side effects yet. ## Is there also an M over the 146? If so, Mylan Pharmaceuticals does list it as containing 25mgs of Spironolactone, which is used to help removed excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hypotension, increased urination, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hiya, I have had severe acne since about 9 years old (I know, started early) and it has been a constant battle. I have had every antibiotic and treatments under the sun and the only one that seemed to do anything was Roaccutane which I was on for nearly 2 years. Of course, 6 months after coming off, my acne came back and so my dermatologist suggested trying Spironolactone as he didn't feel comfortable with me being on Roaccutane any longer. I started off with 25mg for about 3 months and then increased this to 50mg and now I'm on 75mg and I'm still really struggling with my acne!! It's been about 6 months now and I had high hopes and now I'm close to giving up. I'm also really worried about the side effects, especially long term. About 2 months ago I ended up in h...

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Is this medicine the same as or generic for Prazosin Hcl 2 mg Caps? ## No, they are two very different medications. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that acts on androgen in the body. It's often used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and acne. Learn more Spironolactone details here. But Prazosin is a sympatholytic that's used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety. Learn more Prazosin details here. Which one has been prescribed for you?

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Is it okay to split a 100 mg tab of Spironolactone? ## Hello, Goje! How are you? Yes, it is not a time released medication, so you can do so, as long as your doctor approves. We found out that even the lowest dose can be too much for me, so I have to cut them all. The FDA classifies this medication as a being a potassium sparing diuretic. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Where can I fill a prescription for Spironolactone 25 mg that is scored so that I can cut it in half since my doctor wants me to take 12.5 mg?

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What is the shelf life of Spironolactone 50mg? I have two unopened bottles dated 12/10/10. I was taken off in 2010, and put back on it recently. I would like to use them but fear poisoning. Is it safe to digest? ## Hello Lmdjones! How are you? This medication doesn't get dangerous, once past it's expiration date, but it does start to lose effectiveness and may not work as well as it did, when new. If they are in the original factory sealed bottle, they are generally good for 3 to 4 years, but once in a pharmacy dispensing bottle, where they have been exposed to the elements that cause degradation, they expire one year from the date of dispensing. If they are that old, it would most likely be best to just dispose of them and pick up a new supply. This medication is a potassium sp...

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WHITE ROUND PILL MARKED MP 35, WAS IN WITH SPIRONOLACTONE MARKED WITH V5880 ## Yes, this tablet contains 25mgs of Spironolactone, a generic for Aldactone, this is a diuretic. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and headache. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## acute gum infection near rogue tooth. proscribed Metronidazole, tabs round white MP35. Are these correct, should they not be MZ 200? Regards

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What is the differants can you take both at the same time ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? They are both used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as edema, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, but they work in different ways. Torsemide also often forces potassium out of the body, so when someone's potassium is low or if they don't hold normal levels of it, the Spironolactone might be prescribed instead, since it tends to help the body hold on to potassium. And no, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so, you shouldn't take both at the same time, because that could create the risk of severe dehydration and kidney damage. Side effects to these medications may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urinat...

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I have celiac and started taking spironolactone by amneal pharma, but i am not feeling well on it. Can you tell me if it is gluten free? ## Spironolactone by Amneal (50mg) totally "glutened" me. Amneal told me that it does not contain gluten - but I'm guessing there is some cross contamination or an ingredient from another supplier that has hidden gluten. I went off it and felt better. I tried it again this last week and had the same bad effects identical to when I eat gluten...I am going to ask my Dr. to prescribe another manufacturer and see if I have better luck. ## What brand /manufacturer of spirinolaxtone 100mg tablets is completely gluten free? ## From what I could gather, the inactive ingredients tend to vary from tablet to tablet (and are always subject to change), ...

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My friend from the Philipines has had a unrinary tract infection and her body was very swollen. Now the doctor has told her to take spironolactone butizide aldazide, is that right and how long will she have to take it? Her English is not very good, so I am not sure I have understood her explanation completely. ## From my records I was not able to locate spironolactone butoxide altazine, I believe it is manufactured out of the united states. I did find Spironolactone which is used primarily to treat heart failure, ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypokalemia, and Conn's syndrome as well as high blood pressure. I did not find anything saying it helps urinary tract infections, however I cannot say that it dosen't. I would speak with your friend and as...

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I have been taking Aldozone for many years but production has stopped.Does anyone know where I can buy an equivalent in any european country. I am Swiss living in Tunisia. ## Have you tried asking your doctor, or a chemist? Unfortunately, I couldn't find information on it being available there, but a pharmacist/chemist should definitely be able to help you. Have you also tried looking for it as a generic?

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My friend is on these three blood pressure meds but is out of the Lisinopril and hasn't taken them for three days. Will he be ok till tomorrow and what can he do to counteract the side effects of being out of the one? ## Since he is on the others, he likely won't experience any severe issues from being out of the Lisinopril, but of course, there is no way anyone can guarantee his safety. In the future, it would be best that he obtain a refill several days, before he runs out. The FDA lists the typical side efects of these medications as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is he monitoring his blood pressure regularly?

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ or HCT) is a diuretic medication often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build up.[3] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine.[3] Hydrochlorothiazide is less effective than chlortalidone for prevention of heart attack or stroke.[4] [3][5] HC...

I am taking spironolactone 50mg and the tablets have been white with MP 542 on the scored side. I refilled my prescription and now they are yellow with AN 514 on the scored side. Are they the same? ## Hi Patti, Both of the pills in question are one in the same drug. The only difference I noticed is that they are manufactured by different companies. Additionally, there may be a slight variation of inactive ingredients; but other than that you can be assured that they are the same drug and same dosage. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## For years, I have taken spironolactone v5882 l00mg. Recently since I have been required to order my meds, I am being sent ...

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Is this specific medication gluten free? I cannot locate any information on the web to indicate yes or no. ## What are the markings on the tablets? That is what would enable me to look them up and check the inactive ingredients for you. The FDA classifies this medication as a diuretic and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination, dehydration and heartburn.

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Are there contraindications when combining grapefruit with Clonidine 0.3 and Spironolactone? ## Based on my research neither of these medications list interactions with grapefruit, so you should be fine having the two together, unless otherwise stated by your doctor for some odd reason or another. Both medications however, do list interactions with alcohol. So as long as you stay away from that, all other food and beverages appear to be fair game. :) You can learn more about this drug on the page for Clonidine Details You can learn more about this drug on the page for Spironolactone Details I hope this info helps!

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I am taking lorstan 50 mg, spironolactone 25 mg isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg, astrovastatin 10 mg , 250 mgmg aspirin 250 mg acetaminophen I am starting to have bowel incontinence irregular bowel movements, pains in my stomach and joints always tired and insomnia. I have high blood pressure and about 6 months ago I had pains in my chest. Do you think my medicine can be causing some of these issues? ## Hello Ellen, Sorry to hear you are having so many problems. Since the topic name asks what your medication is for I will do a quick run through of all the medications you listed first. I can't find any drugs called lorstan, I don't want to assume but I believe you meant to say losartan which is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Spironolactone and isosorbide mononitrate are a...

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Nothing on other side what is this pill Ah 511 other side small white pill ## Hello, Christine! How are you? I think the marking you're looking at is actually AN 511, I have a bottle of these that I just picked up from my pharmacy. These tablets are manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 25mgs of Spironolactone, which is a potassium sparing diuretic used to remove excess fluid from the body. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks, yes I'm very disabled in my neck,back, was on 150 mg fentinyal duragesic patch,I lost pain Dr over something none medical related, how do I get my fentiyal again? ?? ## Fentanyl is a ...

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