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What exactly does a spironolactone pill do to the body?

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Anti aldo, anti andr: Based on your email, i assume you are female. Spironolactone is used in pcos syndrome to decrease androgens leading to hirsuitism. It is a diuretic with anti aldosterone and anti-androgen properties.

Answered 2/5/2019

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Is it possible to have severe PCOS but without insulin resistance & being overweight? If so how likely is this & what is recommended for symptoms in this case if patient does not tolerate the pill & spironolactone does not do much?

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I don't take contraception pills no more but Lutera and Spironolactone since last summer. Is this the reason why I lost 3 sizes of breast? I used to take diuretics (Moduretic) for 3/4 years before. Thanks

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I have previously had a blood clot due to birth control pills. My dermatologist is aware of this but she still prescribed me a testosterone surpresent called Spironolactone. Can I take it? Or is it putting me at a greater risk of another blood clot?

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Is finasteride a good choice for PCOS, especially for severe cystic acne? I truly don't tolerate spironolactone nor the pill. Weight loss didn't help.

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Why doesn't my Lasix work? I take 60mg of Lasix and i also take atenolol, spironolactone and k-dur. I am always swollen in my legs, ankles and top of feet. The water pills don't work every day like they should. I have hypertension, hypertensive cardiovasc

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