Question 1

are there spironolactone withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Should not be any: There should not be withdrawal symptoms from stopping of spironolactone, but you should check with your before stopping it. It is used for multiple purposes--heart failure/edema, hyeraldosteronism, hypokalemia (low potassium) hypertension, and even to treat hirsuittism (excessive hair and acne. It has many side effects, but has no signifincant withdrawal symptoms. Good luck.

Question 2

could flushing be due to sudden withdrawal of aldactone (spironolactone) ?

Accepted Answer

Flushing: Highly unlikely-response to abrupt withdrawal depends in part on the dose given ,indication and chronicity of treatment

Question 3

my son has a vsd & has been taking furosemide & spironolactone since 10weeks old now 2 years old. i have to take him off them for week will withdrawal

Accepted Answer

Ask cardiologist: Your son is on furosemide and spironolactone to prevent congestive heart failure with his VSD.  Any change in medication should be done with involvement of his cardiologist.  Do not make any medication changes without his cardiologist okay.

Question 4

please describe the medication: spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone: Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Also treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and low blood potassium (hypokalemia). This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).

Question 5

im on 125mg of spironolactone is that dose too high?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what you are treating. The dose can go as high as 400 mg/day so it's all relative.

Question 6

what is spironolactone? what are the side affects to this medican?

Accepted Answer

See below: Spironolactone is a pottassium sparing diuretic. A diuretic is a medication which enhances fluid and salt excretion from the kidney. Spironolactone is a weak diuretic and is used because it does not require pottassium supplementation unlike other diueretics. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems.

Question 7

is spironolactone and inositol safe together?

Accepted Answer

Yes,there are no: interactions between the 2.. They are safe  together.

Question 8

my skin is terrible. will spironolactone help?

Accepted Answer

Terrible skin: I cannot answer that without more information. Dermatologists are the best doctors to help you with this. They are usually very busy and may have you wait a month or so before they can take you - be patient.

Question 9

does spironolactone become toxic if it's expired?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: In general, it is recommended that medications not be used after expiration date. With that said, there is a big difference between being expired for 5 days versus 5 years. Your pharmacist should be able to provide more information.

Question 10

can i use spironolactone and norethisterone together ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. But it is always prudent to avoid taking two medicines at the same time.

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Are there spironolactone withdrawal symptoms?

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Could flushing be due to sudden withdrawal of aldactone (spironolactone) ?

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My son has a vsd & has been taking furosemide & spironolactone since 10weeks old now 2 years old. i have to take him off them for week will withdrawal

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Please describe the medication: spironolactone?

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Im on 125mg of spironolactone is that dose too high?

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What is spironolactone? what are the side affects to this medican?

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Is spironolactone and inositol safe together?

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My skin is terrible. will spironolactone help?

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Does spironolactone become toxic if it's expired?

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Can i use spironolactone and norethisterone together ?

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