What is Spironolactone?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Aldactone Spiractin Verospiron
See also: Lasilactone
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat congestive heart failure or high blood pressure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 225 | 26 | |
| Liver cirrhosis | 155 | 6 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 90 | 30 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 32 | 5 | |
| Acne | 26 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 54 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Spironolactone
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent urination | 7 | |
| Dry mouth | 5 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | 3 | |
| Lightheadedness | 3 | |
| Hot flashes | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking Spironolactone
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 13 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 13 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 11 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 9 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 8 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 5 | |
| 10 years or more | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Spironolactone after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide (Lasix) | 3 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 3 | |
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 2 | |
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 1 | |
| Bumetanide (Bumex) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Spironolactone and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide (Bumex) | 1 | |
| Diclofenac (Voltaren) | 1 | |
| Eplerenone (Inspra) | 1 | |
| Furosemide (Lasix) | 1 | |
| Goserelin (Zoladex) | 1 |
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