ALDACTONE Reviews (SPIRONOLACTONE)Average Rating: 3.1 (155 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ALDACTONE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALDACTONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Decomp cirrhosis (edema) from Hep C | I like this drug. I started on a higher dose. It worked to prevent edema and ascites (fluid in the abdomen). I've been able to reduce the dose and the side effect of breast enlargement. Libido is reduced | I take fluid, or, better yet, electrolyte replacement (Gatorade) to prevent muscle cramps. | M | 64 | 2 years 25 mg 1X day | 9/9/2011 | 5 | Primary Aldosteronism | Uncontrolled hypertension. Went from 6 drugs to control hypertension to Aldacton plus toprol. Blood pressure normal. Considering removal of tumor on adrenal gland so I will not need aldacton at all. But it is a miracle drug. I have noticed a slight weigh gain so far 5 lbs. I need to watch this. | M | 59 | 2 months 150 | 12/10/2013 | 4 | BP, acne | No problems, no side effects | Worked well for me, skin is clear BP is in range | M | 50 | 1 years 100 1X day | 2/1/2015 | 3 | Heart | Still taking it but experience dizzyness and lightheaded at times. My breast were sore and they grew so not happy about that as I am a male. Also lost body hair on arms, legs, chest, under arms and pubic area. Skin much smoother now though. | Are there any feminization side effects with this drug? Feeling much different since I started taking it and being body hair free and smooth skin feeling different. | M | 38 | 2 years 100mg 1X day | 5/20/2018 | 3 | prostate prophylactic | Weight loss, query skin lesions, gynomastia, vocal changes [vocal range higher] (opposite of deepening] | M | 61 | 4 years | 6/19/2008 | 3 | heart condition | After two yrs on drug, SEVERE breast enlargement for a male. Getting sent to surgeon to rule out cancer. Also, looking up side effects, finding it causes leg and feet pain which has progressed for me. | M | 70 | 2 years 25 mg 1X day | 1/26/2011 | 2 | Cirrhosis | Male - caused breast enlargement and extreme tenderness. Controlled Oedema and Ascites but side effects unbearable. Also lost sex drive and noticed thinning of chest and underarm hair | Ask doctor if any alternatives without extreme side effects | M | 38 | 90 days 100mg 1X day | 11/6/2020 | 1 | BP | 10 kgs weight gain, breast enlargement under arms sore and red in both armpits . Skin under arms like flab | M | 74 | 9 months 12.5 mg 1X day | 4/7/2022 | 1 | High blood pressure | Psychotic spinning, loss of appetite and faint nausea, loss of sexual function. | Didn't reduce blood pressure. | M | 62 | 14 days 25 1X day | 2/4/2023 | 1 | Hair loss | Lower libido. | Stopped To use two months ago and my libido is still lower. HELP me | M | 33 | 2 months Topic use | 10/16/2016 | 1 | b.p high /allergic to dieuretic | Some like it some dont as I read -I might be the first Male to post on this medication.after 4months of taking it with verapamil ccb. I feel like junk! I was forced to cutt down to 1/4 pill due to dehydration and almost fainting feelings. im soon to get off it ! | for men,I started to gain waight put on in 2months 14lbs. and not eatting wrong or much of anything! headaches and dry mouth and eyes dry at night -alot of no sleep!lightheaded and dizzy feelings off and on when on this! pannic attacks happen and depression too! tenderness in chest slight Man boobs growing! lucky me!! I think my doctor is crazy, no maybe he thinks im crazy? well nuts to him im getting off this crap tomorrow! will ween it down fast and stick to the basic crap medications! sorry to read what it does to women ! omg !! it should be baned !! when will a medication come out that has no side effects ? and works good ? hate these meds we get !! all seem to be junk to take ! | M | 56 | 4 months | 7/13/2009 | 1 | Leg edema | Aldactone was added to my regimen to treat leg edema with a potassium sparing diuretic. The edema did not improve. I was extremely drowsy. | M | 65 | 2 weeks | 8/27/2005 | 5 | Acne | Scalp felt weird, skin seemed easy to scratch, only had to pluck eye brows once a week and before the Aldactone I had to pluck them daily, no pain during periods and it was horrible before, periods are irregular but lighter, this is a miracle pill for me, my acne is totally gone and it was horrible before, worked very very fast, worth the minor side effects | F | 25 | 70 days | 3/16/2007 | 5 | Rosacea | None | Reduced rosacea by about 90%. Not retaining water as much as before. | F | 37 | 10 months | 11/29/2005 | 5 | Hormonal Acne | Mood swings - This was most noticable the first week - nothing I can't deal with though. The benefits far outweigh the side effects. Occasionally lightheaded. I didn't eat with two of the doses and experienced diarrhea. I recommend eating a snack with the pill. NOTE: I do not eat things rich in Potassium, such as bananas or orange juice since taking this pill. | After a year of being on expensive antibiotics, prescription creams, etc. from the Dermatologist with no improvement, my acne was getting worse - I was experiencing hormonal acne. I did research online and found out about Aldactone. This is a WONDER DRUG! After only a few weeks on this pill, my skin cleared dramatically, my scalp isn't oily anymore, my ears aren't greasy. Prior to this drug, I was breaking out terribly on my face, scalp, neck, chest, shoulders and back with cystic acne, whiteheads, and blackheads. I also experienced way lighter periods and little to no cramps. I also went up one bra size - I've heard other women say the same thing. I don't know what the connection is, but I also had the same thing happen. | F | 30 | 90 days | 11/19/2007 | 5 | severe hormonal acne | None | I honestly have not noticed any side effects I can attribute specifically to Aldactone. I have been on this drug for a year now and my acne is completely cleared up, my hair is thicker, I have lost 5-10 lbs, my sex drive is unchanged, and my periods are SO much lighter than ever before...I love this drug and would recommend it to anyone, especially females with hormonal acne. | F | 32 | 1 years | 9/7/2007 | 5 | hormonal acne | No noticeable side effects. | My dermatologist started me on this drug at 150mg over a month ago because of my allergies to most antibiotics. I have noticed a definite decrease in break-outs and excessive oily skin. My skin is so much clearer. It has definitely made a difference. | F | 49 | 5 weeks | 10/30/2008 | 5 | acne, very oily skin, facial hair | No side effects have been experienced at 50mg. | This medication is wonderful. :o) My skin cleared up completely, and in a very short amount of time. My skin is no longer as oily as it was. I've been using the medication for 5 months, and am very happy with the results so far. I have not really noticed any significant change in the amount of vellus hair, but I'm hoping that with time, that will decrease as well. | F | 35 | 5 months | 11/27/2008 | 5 | hormomal cystic acne | Clear skin, the cyst stop popping out each month. I don't even get a pimple any more. Been on the drug two months. Saw immediate results. Wieght loss with low carb diet 20 lbs in two months. Look great, feel great! DOSAGE 25 mg once a day. Finally something works. Periords the same on time and at 48 years of age. No hair loss, still have the chin waxing to do!! | F | 48 | 60 days | 7/9/2009 | 5 | hypertension | None really. I had to urinate quiet often for the first few days, but it's a diuretic so it's to be expected. | F | 50 | 5 years | 8/7/2009 |
ALDACTONE (SPIRONOLACTONE): Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat low potassium levels and conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural chemical (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). FDA Approval Date: 1983-12-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)