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I am having waves of intense fatigue. vaginal cramps. i have pcos. 2nd period in two weeks, on aldactone, (spironolactone) feeling miserable. heavy flow. what's wrong?

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Aldactone (spironolactone): 26F FL having waves of intense fatigue with PCOS, headache, on spironolactone. Hx. cardiac ablation. Heavy flow (assume menstrual). Asks what's wrong? ANS: Need much more Hx. So why ablation? Even had low K and or HTN How long on Spiro? Common side effect is heavy flow. I specialize in these sort of problems and happy to given second opinion.

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I am having waves of intense fatigue. vaginal cramps. i have pcos. 2nd period in two weeks, on aldactone, (spironolactone) feeling miserable. heavy flow. what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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