A 21-year-old female asked:
can spironolactone cause menstrual like cramps?
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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered
34 years experience Gynecology
Probably not: Usually spironolactone is very well tolerated and can be used short term for premenstrual fluid retention. There is a risk of elevated potassium levels so they may need to be monitored.
Answered on May 24, 2013
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