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Is aldactone (spironolactone) dangerous if i were to become pregnant while on it.?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Discontinue it: It's not frankly dangerous, but you should stop using it as soon as you find out you are pregnant. Discuss this with your obg or whoever gives you the prescription.

Answered 1/31/2013

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