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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALDACTONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | acne and ovarian cysts | First off, I've been on Aldactone for 20yrs, but for a couple of years having babies! I quite getting cysts on the ovarians, my periods became regular, my skin cleared for most part, facial hair was no longer a problem and my thin hair thickened up! I no longer had severe emotional mood swings! My weight stablize! I briefly had side and stomache pain when I dropped the dosage and I definitely get fatigue at times now that I am older but not enough to interfere in my life! My family has always dealt with heart issues with low potassium! I have perfect potassium levels! | I am so thsnkful for the knowledge of Dr Brent Sigler all those yrs ago! I had taken accutane 3 times anf suffered several surgeries ftom ruptured cysts and many other issues! He had just heard of this at a conference so he asked if I'd like to try it! It has been a complete life changer for me! | F | 50 | 10 years 200mg | 1/25/2016 | 4 | Cystic acne | Cystic acne is gone. Skin looks better at age 60 than at 20, 30, or 40. Dry mouth never went away. Breasts are enormous. I had no idea this could be why until I heard that it is used for feminization of transgender people. My dr had suggested breast reduction--she must not know either. Slight weight gain but breasts are so big that I can't find clothes. Guess I need to make a decision: perfect skin with few wrinkles and cartoonish breasts or facial cysts and clothes that fit over my boobs. Forgot to mention that my skin is virtually wrinkle free, oh, and my boobs bloat! | F | 60 | 10 years 50 my | 5/7/2015 | 5 | PCOS | dizziness, stand up too quickly feel lightheaded, dry mouth | This has been a wonderful medicine for me. It completely controlled the hormonal acne problems. Seemed to slow the hair loss and controlled the excessive hair growth on other parts of body. | F | 43 | 8 years | 6/9/2008 | 5 | Hair loss, acne, hirsutimsm | Breasts got larger, body shape more feminine, weight very steady | I started this medication mainly for the hair loss. My hair loss was a combination of telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia from PCOS. The hair loss leveled out and only slightly increased over the years. My skin has improved from cystic acne to people telling me I have some of the best skin they have ever seen. I never get a pimple. One of the most striking things is what has happened with my body and weight. Prior to starting this medication, I dieted and exercised hard core all the time and my weight would range from 128 (if training) to about 146 and the swing would occur throughout the year. I would have to work hard to keep below 142. When exercising, I would also bulk up in a way that did not look very feminine in the upper body. Spironolactone stopped that. My weight is a constant 130 with or without exercise and I have not dieted since I started this medication. I no longer have a huge appetite and all binging behavior ceased. I can eat what I want and if I gain even a pound (such as on vacation), it comes right off. When I get sick, my weight drops to the mid to lower 120s so actually, keeping weight on is more of a problem. | F | 35 | 7.5 years 50 mg 2X day | 11/28/2010 | 5 | Hormonal Acne | Personally, I don't remember any side effects. I did gain weight in the last three years (like 20 lbs) but I attribute that to my eating habits. | I love this medication! No more cystic acne! I only get tiny pimples now, but when I change out my pillow case every few nights it helps. My oil slick skin is so much more normal! It was so embarrassing to have such an oily face. Now its awesome! I have been very happy for the last 7 years. Beware, though, you must taper off this medication and not stop cold turkey. I have since tapered down to 25mg in the last couple of months and find the results still positive. | F | 40 | 7 years 100 mg 1X day | 3/12/2010 | 3 | To stop thinning hair and bp | I did not have any initially, then started to get dreadful cramps, in thighs,shins,fingers,calfes,feet, toes,also got wear and tear on kidneys that returned to normal on lower dose. Decided enough was enough. | I decided I could not stand the cramp any longer. Im worried about weight gain ive been off it 4 weeks. | F | 67 | 6 years 100, | 5/28/2016 | 3 | To stop thinning hair and bp | I did not have any initially, then started to get dreadful cramps, in thighs,shins,fingers,calfes,feet, toes,also got wear and tear on kidneys that returned to normal on lower dose. Decided enough was enough. | I decided I could not stand the cramp any longer. Im worried about weight gain ive been off it 4 weeks. | F | 67 | 6 years 100, | 5/28/2016 | 1 | acne, hair loss | palpitation (tachycardia), heart ache, heart skipping a beat, fatigue, increased anxiety, migraine headaches | no improvement with hair loss whatsoever. I was on and off this drug for a few years for acne and hair loss Does help with acne (temporarily. as long as you're taking it). However, whenever i took it i had heart problems (never heart problems before this drug) and had to stop it due to that. Now it seems like the heart pain is becoming much worse. Will have to stop it. | F | 35 | 6 years | 7/27/2009 | 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 | 5 | excess facial hair | Significant weight loss. | I have nothing bad to say about this medicine. It has worked wonderfully for me. Facial hair reduced dramatically, it does take some time to be able to tell a difference. Its definetly worth the wait. I went off aldactone for about 2 years to try to get pregnant and hair did return. Started taking again this week. | F | 31 | 5 years 100 2X day | 6/16/2010 | 5 | Acne | Lost weight. Acne cleared up. Minor side effect: increased thirst. | This is a diuretic, you will lose a significant amount of water weight. | F | 32 | 4 years 50 2X day | 7/19/2020 | 4 | acne | Weight gain | F | 33 | 4 years 100 1X day | 8/18/2011 | 4 | PCOS | dry mouth | This medication really works if you have PCOS... My testosterone was high and I had lots of hair loss...If you have hair loss from PCOS use wal-mart brand rogaine, it really works.. | F | 36 | 4 years | 11/20/2007 | 3 | prostate prophylactic | Weight loss, query skin lesions, gynomastia, vocal changes [vocal range higher] (opposite of deepening] | M | 61 | 4 years | 6/19/2008 | 5 | Hormonal Acne | A miracle drug, as far as I am concerned! I have had acne all of my adult life and have tried every type of acne treatment (except oral accutane) and birth control pill in the past 20 years. Nothing worked until I tried this. My skin has NEVER been this clear. Made such a difference in my life! Just note- if you are new to aldactone- it works slowly. It took about 4 months before I saw any lessening of the breakouts. Stick with it- it does work! | F | 40 | 3 years 100 MG 1X day | 12/20/2011 | 5 | Acne | None | Love it. After years of acne I am thrilled taking Aldactone. It is the only thing that keeps my skin clear. It also seems to help keep my blood pressure normal. | F | 51 | 3 years 100 MG 1X day | 7/24/2011 | 5 | Adult female hormonal acne | 1st month you urinate more frequently (it is a diuretic). Other than that, I have not had any side effects and don't know what I would do without spironolactone. I'm on the generic med. My adult female hormonal acne is gone. I also take Burdock root, which helps with monthly flair ups. | This doesn't work for males with acne. | F | 28 | 3 years 20 mg 1X day | 2/14/2014 | 5 | Acne | Weight loss, dry mouth. | It worked for my acne. I had been using anything else before this (exept Acutane) and nothing worked. I'm very happy with this even though the weight loss has me concerned a little (I'm at 100 lbs.right now). I'm eating almost everything and that doesn't change my current weight. Overall I don't think I want to stop taking the drug since my skin is the cleanest that it has been in forever. | F | 45 | 2 years 100 mg | 11/1/2014 | 5 | Acne | Never experienced any side effects | Amazing drug for acne! I'm so very happy with the results from it! It seemed like a weird drug for acne but it works! | F | 36 | 2 years 100mg 1X day | 4/30/2021 | 5 | Acne,facial hair growth,pcos | Frequent urination,slight weight gain with a drastic increase in breast size (up 2 cups!),increased sex drive,slight dizziness in the beginning | I had terrible cystic acne for about 10 years.I was on everything,topicals,antibacterials,you name it.All that was left to try was spiro or accutane. I started of on 25mg of Spiro,and then increased to 100mg.M skin is no loner oily AT ALL,and my face is CRYSTAL CLEAR.I mean it,not even a small pimple ever! Despite the small weight increase (which could have been from another medication) Spiro has worked wonders for me!! It is one of the best things I have ever tried. | F | 34 | 2 years 100mg 1X day | 11/6/2011 |
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)