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Is eplerenone as effective as spironolactone in male ascites patients alongside furosemide?

Q: is eplerenone as effective as spironolactone in male ascites patients alongside furosemide?

: Yes, it should with less side effect compared with spironolactone but it is more expensive. Do not forget the key diet for ascites treatment is limited fluid and salt intake. Good luck.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it should with less side effect compared with spironolactone but it is more expensive. Do not forget the key diet for ascites treatment is limited fluid and salt intake. Good luck.

Answered 7/19/2023

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Is eplerenone as effective as spironolactone in male ascites patients alongside furosemide?

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