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I have been taking spiro for hyperaldosteronism for a year. by now has my aldosterone level returned to normal and will i ever be able to stop taking ?
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It is unlikely : If you have conn disease you will likely need for long. But have to know if your hyperaldestronism is temporary to suggest duration of treatment.
Answered 4/29/2015
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