SPIRONOLACTONE Reviews (SPIRONOLACTONE)Average Rating: 2.4 (268 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SPIRONOLACTONE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SPIRONOLACTONE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | PCOS, Hair loss, unwanted hair grow | Thirst, dizziness, dry skin, droopy eye lids, fine lines, irritability. | In one month hair growth slowed down, don't really need to shave at all. I thought this drug was a miracle. But after 2 months my skin looks older, there are fine lines everywhere. The WORST part is within only TWO MONTHS my eyelids droop SIGNIFICANTLY. My 55 year old mother has younger looking eyes than me now and I must stress, this happened within 2 months. My face looking younger for my age was my one saving grace, despite being hairy at least I had that. Aldactone took that away from me. I am so depressed. | F | 35 | 60 days 50mg 2X day | 8/10/2015 | 1 | Acne | Tired , bloating , weight gain , dizzy , muscle cramping , foggy brain , not making sense when talking sometimes , and a rash all over my body | F | 43 | 2 months 100mg | 7/23/2015 | 1 | Acne | WHEN WILL MY BODY GO BACK TO NORMAL. I TOOK THIS DRUG FOR THREE WEEKS AND HAVE SAGGING FACIAL SKIN LOSS OF COLLAGEN NO SEX DRIVE AND PAINFUL BREASTS. BEEN OFF FOR 2 MONTHS NO CHANGE. | 1 days | 7/17/2015 | 5 | Antiandrogen- hirsutism & acne | Initially had some breast tenderness and period-like bleeding.Some nausea. | I have PCOS and gained 40 pounds that I have never been able to take off without starving myself. With spiro, I have lost 35 pounds over the past year without much effort. Acne and hirsutism have reduced some, but not as much as I would like. The weight loss factor has been a pleasant side effect that makes up for it. I have also begun having more menstrual periods (I used to have 1-2 really bad ones a year, then stopped because I had endometrial ablation.) Now, the periods aren't near as bad as they once were and I have noticed fewer ovarian cysts. I had to work my dosage up from 50 MG a day to 125 per day. I also have to get blood work done every 3-4 months to monitor my blood potassium levels and avoid eating foods or vitamins with added potassium. I have tried just about every hormonal therapy available, which cause mood swings and other more adverse effects. Spironolactone is a miracle drug for me. No complaints with this medication at all. | F | 38 | 1.3 years 125 MG 1X day | 4/7/2015 | 2 | PCOS hair loss | Since taking it for 2 years at 200mg a day, I only have lower blood pressure. Nothing else. | This med hasn't worked as well as I wished. My head hair shedding increased to the original amount I started with. I am currently on a Thyroid medication for low Thyroid, and supplement with Evening Primrose, Arginin, and Protein shakes. That seems to be helping much better. But still on 200 mg of Aladactone a day too. | F | 37 | 2 years 200 1X day | 4/3/2015 Patient History | 3 | Bloating, swelling in feet | Nausea, dizziness, feel like passing out, headache, periods of frequent urination annoying when happens throughout the night, flushed face & chills | My feet and bloating have gotten better but at a price. These side effects I have caused me to not be able to hardly function after I take my medication. Still have some of these issues but not as severly when I get up in the morning until I have to take the medication. Not sure how much longer I can take this without trying a different kind. Which I hate these side effects because it is helping. I've read that sometimes side effects get a little better over time taking this but I don't know how long that's supposed to be and again how much more I can take. | F | 52 | 1 months 100 mg-50 | 4/2/2015 | 4 | PCOS, hirsutism | Occasional dizziness and lightheadedness due to lowering of blood pressure. Cannot miss a dose or lower my dose because of edema reaction. | I have been taking this drug for PCOS and excessive facial hair (chin) since 1994. I initially started out with 150mg a day, eventually to 200mg and finally at 250mg per day for about the last 10 years. After starting this medication and making diet and lifestyle changes I slowly lost 60 pounds. I have kept that weight off ever since. My periods continue to be irregular - sometimes they are frequent and then I won't have one for many months, so it didn't help much in that department. But I no longer get any menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding or PMS so that's a bonus. Periods are typically light and forgettable. The dark thick hairs that sprout on my chin reduced by about 75% on this medication and have stayed at that level. I still pluck a few hairs every day but it's manageable. Prior to starting this medication I would occasionally find random dark hairs in weird places like on my chest or shoulder. That stopped once I started taking this medication. A few times my doctor has suggested that I wean off of it, but every time I try to lower the dosage (even 25mg) I get severe edema in my feet and ankles. I can't imagine how long it would take to slowly ween off it or how my body would react. I continue to take spironolactone basically out of fear. I don't want to regain weight, return to horrible painful periods, or live with the excessive facial hair. | F | 45 | 21 years 250 mg 1X day | 3/1/2015 | 5 | Acne | cystic ance cause by hormonal fluctation breaks out were severe and embrassing | Loss a few pounds skin feels less fuller but overall happy with results @6 months i am 95% clear | F | 42 | 6 months 100mg 1X day | 2/26/2015 | 5 | pcos,hirsutism | constipation, temporary mood swings,weight loss,facial/body hair reduction,swollen enlarged breasts,thickening of head hair | miracle drug!!! that is all :) | F | 36 | 8 months 150mg | 2/19/2015 | 5 | PCOS | Not only has my acne completely cleared, but my skin is also very soft and full looking. I used to have very dark, fast growing hair all over my body, but now it is much lighter and slow growing. I lost about 12 lbs (144 lbs to 132 lbs) and don't gain weight as easily in the past. My figure is much more feminine too, but I am still able to put on the muscle I need to workout. However, I easily get extremely dehydrated which is frustrating for someone who is very active and fit. | When I initially took this medication, I felt very dizzy and tired all the time, but that only lasted about 5 weeks. I also dealt with severe mood swings for 3 months, but that also went away.This is one of those medications that you have to be patient with. I didn't see the full benefits until 5 months in, but I look and feel better than ever now. | F | 21 | 7 months 50 MG 2X day | 1/25/2015 | 1 | hypolakemia | Nausea,dizziness,lethargy,slight increase in urination,abdominal soreness, constipation,breast tenderness, memory loss & vomiting. | Was prescribed recently. Initial side effects terrible. Although they say it will reduce, I am currently on my couch w a bucket nearby. I call them the EVIL pills. Cannot Drive without vomiting due to dizziness. I doze on & off all day, when speaking my words get mixed up even though it sounds correct to me, others have to point it out. Hoping initial side effects go away. Don't know how anyone can live like this all the time. | F | 34 | 6 days 50mg | 1/20/2015 | 1 | Acné | 15 pounds around the hips and tina of celulite. I used to be fit and I am going crazy about how my body is looking. I have Stopped 2 weeks ago and have not lost anything yet. I regreat taking this so much and the doctor never told me anything. | F | 38 | 10 months 100mg | 1/5/2015 | 3 | Because of excessive facial hair growth | Irregular period and malasma | F | 30 | 1 days 50mg | 12/21/2014 | 4 | main pills for transexuals | smoother skin, muscle loss, loss in libido, breast budding, feel sluggish | all the side effects for me are what I wanted as I am transgendered and undergoing male to female transition spiro is given to patience along side with estrogen. so in mine and others case these are the affects we want. but if you are a guy and tak anymore than 100mg a day you may find yourself getting weak and breast growth | M | 33 | 4 months 300mg 1X day | 12/9/2014 | 4 | Pcos acne | Weight gain (15lbs on a lifelong skinny frame) that cannot be lost on hips and thighs,I can starve myself for days and the weight wont come off. I was always very tiny before. In the beginning breast tenderness and lumpiness but that goes away quickly. Horrible short term memory loss to the point I forget common words (I was always eloquent before and spoke two languages) and where I put things constantly. I'm worse than a dementia patient and I cannot keep information in my mind. I'll have to finish a book in one day or I'll forget what I read the day before.... I lost muscle on my body that I cannot gain back despite rigorous excercise like figure skating and ballet, so even doing weighted squats I have a sagging butt that was always firm before. Seriously, you won't be able to gain even tiny muscles tone anywhere. I often feel like I'm going to faint but drinking loads of water and taking metformin has helped that side effect. I hate the bad side effects so much, the weight gain and | F | 30 | 4 years 50mg 1X day | 12/8/2014 | 5 | Adult acne | Breast tenderness and some breast swelling. Irregular periods, and lighter. No other side effects. This is a miracle drug. It is the only thing that has ever worked on my acne and extremely oily skin and scalp . My endocrinologist told me levels less than 200mg/day aren't effective | F | 46 | 3 years 200mg/day | 10/18/2014 | 2 | to lower blood pressure | Worked great for lowering blood pressure. The weight gain and breast enlargement was unbelievable. Worse than birth control pills. It hurt just to touch my breasts, and the nipple pain was the worse | F | 50 | 4 months | 10/4/2014 | 2 | acne | It worked great for my acne. I can truly say its a magic drug for clearing your acne but i started to feel really tired and fatigued all the time. As if i had no muscle strength. It also made me really depressed and anxious. I got so scared of the anxiety that i experienced that i stopped right away. Its been two months that i do not take it and i am starting to feel normal again. However i did not experience any weight gain at all. | F | 28 | 3 months 25 | 8/17/2014 | 2 | Hormonal Acne | This drug is AWFUL. Only 3 weeks in and I have rapidly and uncontrollably gained 15lbs. That is insane! I am fit, eat well etc. nothing slowed it. I got so dizzy, sweaty and nauseous a few time I almost passed out crossing the street holding my child. I have anxiety, panic, mani, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, nightmares, tremors, dehydration, migraines, depression, suicidal thoughts. What a nightmare!!!!! Stopped cold turkey yesterday and I have gained another 5lbs from swelling and retention. From other reviewers who experienced similiar symptoms they noted it took months to YEARS to feel normal again. I'm on the verge of a lawsuit if I don't breakdown first. Please beware of the consequences of putting big pharmacy into your body. I'd rather be acne ridden and sane then fat and suicidal. | F | 34 | 3 weeks 50mg x 2 | 8/15/2014 | 4 | Breast pain | None yet , it has helped with the raw, scratchy, tenderness I was feeling in my breast, my legs have gone down in the swelling . | F | 37 | 1 weeks 50mg | 8/13/2014 |