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Spironolactone

Spironolactone is also known as potassium-sparing diuretics or water pills. It treats the condition of high blood pressure, heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, and low potassium levels. It also helps fluid retention seen in patients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and nephrotic syndrome. The common side effects of Spironolactone are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.

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Is it safe to take Spironolactone, as I have a history of pulmonary embolism ten years back?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a pulmonary embolism as a teenager 10 years ago after taking Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone combination) for acne. I was wondering if Spironolactone would be safe to use or could it cause me another embolism? I have a mild form of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Acc...  Read Full »


Dr. Singh Smrita

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Spironolactone does not increase the risk of thrombosis. You can take it but you need to monitor your potassium levels. Spironolactone increase your potassium levels. Avoid eating food items that are r...  Read Full »

What is the recommended maximum dose of Spironolactone for PCOS?

Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOS whose symptoms are extremely effectively managed by both my oral contraceptive (Sprintec), and miracle drug Spironolactone, which I take 100 mg a day for. It has greatly lessened my period pain, cleared my skin, hirsutism, and kept my ovaries safe for around four years now....  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Yes, sometimes, the dose of Spironolactone is not sufficient to suppress the androgens. So maximum you may take up to 100 mg twice a day. Even though if symptoms not improved you have to take Finasteride like anti-androgens under your ...  Read Full »

I have excess androgen and under Spironolactone. Do you suggest some other medication or supplement?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an excess level of androgen as a female and have been taking the medication called Spironolactone, for the past few years. But with this medication, I only see minimal improvement in lowering my androgen level. Do you have some suggestions for supplements or medications that cou...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have high DHEA levels (dehydroepiandrosterone) although I cannot understand that number clearly from the test reports that you have attached and you are not getting much benefit from Spironolacto...  Read Full »

Please suggest ways to remove excess abdominal fluid in a colon cancer patient.

Query: Hi doctor, My aunt has colon cancer for the past three years. She has a tumor of 8 cm. As all other organs are not compromised, she stopped with the chemotherapy like one year ago. Now, she has peritoneal pseudomyxoma and ascites. In the hospital, the doctors say that the liquid in her abdominal cav...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the case of concerns regarding the spread of the tumor, a trial of albumin and furosemide, which are diuretics, can be administered intravenously in a carefully monitored setting. Meanwhile, oral diuretics can also be considered, such as Furosemide and Spironolacton...  Read Full »

My mom has heart failure and ejection fraction. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Currently, she is using tablet Carvedilol and tablet Spironolactone. She is feeling too hot and is scared that the condition may worsen. Does she need to change the dosage of Spironolactone in the summer heat? Also, is a dai...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Valecha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Tablet Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. I suggest you monitor the levels of her serum electrolytes like sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+), water intake, and urine output to change the dose. If she is well tolerating the current...  Read Full »

I have acne on my cheeks, chin, jawline, and neck for the past four years. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with acne on my cheeks, chin, jawline, and neck for the past four years. I have recently graduated my bachelors and got accepted to medical school. I previously thought the acne was due to stress, but since graduating I have still been having breakouts and tried Benz...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand acne is very frustrating. Many factors play a role in acne, they are, 1. The hormone is the main factor. Here acne is seen mainly on the chin and neck. A most common cause is the polycystic ovarian disease that presents with acne, increased hair on the ...  Read Full »

Is it fine to increase the Spironolactone dose after taking it for four weeks?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had chronic acne for the past ten years and recently I have been prescribed Spironolactone. I am taking 50 mg of Spironolactone once daily as prescribed. Currently, I am also on Methylphenidate. According to my prescription label, after four weeks, I am recommended to start taking ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As advised by your doctor, the Spironolactone tablet is to be used once daily for four weeks as per the history provided from your end, and I would like to advise you the same. It takes time for our body to get used to a specific dosage before...  Read Full »

I am a male and would want to reduce my body hair with Estrogen tablets or hormone blockers. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a male and would like to slow, if not stop body hair growth. Will hormone blockers or Estrogen tablets help? I am currently on gout medication. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. You have excess body hair, and you want to stop the hair growth or rather decrease it. However, it is not advisable to use hormone blockers or estrogen tablets, but I can suggest you start with a tablet Spir...  Read Full »

I get pain in left ovary sometimes. Will I get PCOS again?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old and I have had PCOS and was on homeopathy for five years. Sonography reports came normal. Now I want to know that if there are any chances of it coming back as sometimes I do feel pain in the left ovary. Also, my grandmother has breast cancer and at times I cough and sn...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, but you should not worry as there is no reported association between PCOS and breast cancer. Also, you should know that PCOS cannot be cured completely, medications and homeopathy can control only the symptoms and increase the chance of ferti...  Read Full »

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