List of topic discussions that mention the drug Aldactone.
Acne board
Frustrated with cycstic acne 22nd October 2007 ... and my blood pressure soar. I decided to try Spiro aldactone (aldactone) one more time and really stick with it...
... pimples. But, my doc told me I would need to take Aldactone long term. I've 31 years old and so far so good....
... vit.c, less vitamin c... all of it. More recently, Aldactone ... which only worked sometimes... still got cysts...
How long can you be on spiro? 23rd May 2007 ... Np! ;) Its full name is spironolactone (brand name Aldactone ). Some Drs won't prescribe it for acne (mine wouldn...
40, with acne like a teenager 10th November 2006 ... control their acne. Spironocultane (also known as " aldactone ") is a potassium-sparing medication that was initially...
spironolactone 10th October 2006 ... i have been using brand name aldactone pills for the past year or so to control my acne,...
How long do you have to take Spiro? 29th August 2006 ... there,
I too am on Spironolactone generic for aldactone , and it is working great. My only question is how...
... there,
I too am on Spironolactone generic for aldactone , and it is working great. My only question is how...
Post Accutane 24th August 2006 ... again. I am now seeing a dermatologist who has me on Aldactone and has me come in once a month for a microdermabrassion...
Questions for Spiro Takers (Women and especially Men) 24th July 2006 ...
3. What brand are you taking? (e.g. Spirotone, Aldactone , etc)
4. How long have you been taking it?
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... to the dehydration.
3) I think I was prescribed Aldactone , but it is filled with a generic.
4) about 2 months...
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3. What brand are you taking? (e.g. Spirotone, Aldactone , etc) SPIROTONE
4. How long have you been taking...
... to the dehydration.
3) I think I was prescribed Aldactone , but it is filled with a generic.
4) about 2 months...
... I thought aldactone was the generic for spiro. Is this true?...
Excessive Sweating caused by Spiro? 22nd July 2006 ... the generic brand Spirotone rather than the official Aldactone so I'm not sure if that's why it's not working as...
finally something worked 17th February 2006 ... lower high blood pressure.
What it is, is generic Aldactone which helps to decrease oil production (in the glands...
spironolactone 25th November 2005 ... Spironolactone ( Aldactone ) is a potassium-sparing medication used as a diuretic...
Spiro 1st July 2005 ... is there a difference between Spironolactone and Aldactone ?...
... or Diane-35. Spironolactone is the generic name. Aldactone is the brand name.
You really should talk to...
Adults with acne? 19th April 2005 ... switch to another oral contraceptive and also use aldactone ( a drug that blocks the male hormones that effect...
... doctor changes my oral contraceptive I will try the aldactone with it. What do you mean about the white stuff in...
Glycolic Acid 4th January 2005 ... was 49 a dermatologist put me on spironolactone, aka aldactone . It has a variety of effects, and is use for different...
How to tell: Hormonal Acne 29th November 2004 ... abnormalities. Antiandrogens (cyproterone acetate or aldactone ) may be useful in severe acne, hormonal contraceptives...
Just got back from the derm....Spiro & Differin! 30th August 2004 ... Spironolactone and he prescribed me a version called Aldactone (sp?), but only wrote it for 25mg. Will such a low...
Is spiro safe for males? 14th August 2004 ... Aldactone is the same thing as Spiro, right?...
... Yeah Aldactone is the name brand and Spironolactone is the Generic...
spiro spiro spiro0o0o 9th August 2004 ... Aldactone is the brand name but I use generic. The generic...
... spiro - a generic brand I think called Spirotone. Aldactone is the name brand. There are several different off...
a change in my DR :( 31st July 2004 ... generic name is spironolactone and the brand name is Aldactone . Your doctor has probably heard of this before. ...
3 months and 2 weeks on Spiro and 100% clear!! 23rd July 2004 ... what's spiro?
Spironolactone ( Aldactone ), With problems related to excessive testosterone...
accutane, lasers, scars, need help! 5th July 2004 ... everything, antibiotics, two courses of accutane, aldactone . I got cortisones injections for cysts every few weeks...
Accutane, laser, scarring, please help! 5th July 2004 ... to go get cortisone shots every few weeks. I tried Aldactone , which is a heart medicine that's sometimes prescribed...
Spiro help! where do you get it from? and dosage info? 28th June 2004 ... ronolactone and that is the generic form, the name brand is Aldactone .
I purchase mine off the internet at inhousepharmacy...
Tell your story!!! 23rd June 2004 ... the a.m. and Differin gel in the p.m. I also take Aldactone orally twice daily. That stuff is great for reducing...
... their skin is DRY. Not oily! I read one post about Aldactone orally for oil control? Anyone try this?
NIVEA...
what is spiro? 18th June 2004 ... "spiro" is spironolactone (also known as Aldactone ) and is a hormonal treatment (anti-androgen). It's...
Epleronone a MALE alternative to Spiro? 18th May 2004 ... the part where it says Epleronone an Alternative to Aldactone and read. Interesting stuff....
Epleronone an Alternative to Spiro 18th May 2004 ... the part where it says Epleronone an Alternative to Aldactone and read. Interesting stuff....
Why aren't more of us guys trying Avodart? 17th May 2004 ... overstated on this board. If you read the specs for Aldactone the side effects do not appear to be any more alarming...
... overstated on this board. If you read the specs for Aldactone the side effects do not appear to be any more alarming...
I'm officially PIMPLE FREE after 7 trs of acne! 25th April 2004 ... full name is Spironolactone. Another name for it is Aldactone ....
... for severe acne?
Spironolactone is the generic of Aldactone and is an androgen blocker. It blocks the androgens...
Any feedback regarding Avodart? 22nd April 2004 ... be self-serving, but the technical info for spiro ( Aldactone ) does not read as frightening as some of the posts...
... be self-serving, but the technical info for spiro ( Aldactone ) does not read as frightening as some of the posts...
Reaction to Spiro/New to boards! Help! 21st April 2004 ... tried Clearlight. Anway, she gave me a script for Aldactone hoping that I may not have the same reaction to the...
Won Over By Spiro! 10th April 2004 ... prescribed for high blood pressure. It is also known as aldactone . At some point, it was discovered that the medicine...
Why is Spiro such a big secret? 8th April 2004 ... I went to the doctors earlier this week and got Aldactone (spironolactone). I've been to so many doctors about...
Topical Spiro/Male Spiro Usage 25th March 2004 ... That's great Geoff. Are you using Aldactone or a generic brand of spiro?...
My experience with spironolactone 10th March 2004 ... lowest dose (50 mg/day), and then bought it generic ( aldactone ) online. i realize this isn't the best way to do it...
... lowest dose (50 mg/day), and then bought it generic ( aldactone ) online. i realize this isn't the best way to do it...
Sick and tired of acne ruining my life! Please help!! 15th February 2004 ... online, printed out articals on it (Its also called aldactone ) andbrought them to my dr. i also just got a new...
gyno/derm WHY WON'T THEY RX SPIRO???? 6th February 2004 ...
Now back to what I was saying, Spironolactone ( Aldactone ) has been around quite awhile and has been used for...
Birth Control pills and acne.... 5th February 2004 ...
Some on this board take a combination of BCP and Aldactone and do well....
Yonka products 23rd January 2004 ... to talk my Dr into prescribing Spiro (also called aldactone ) which also works w/ great success for many. i...
Seizure attack from Accutane 12th December 2003 ... cost me about $300.00 . She prescribed me Sprio ( aldactone ) and azelex, although I told her that Erthromycin...
Spironolactone 28th November 2003 ... What kind of spiro did they presrcibe you? Is it Aldactone ? About how much does it cost you?
:) Keep me...
... says "spironolactone". I think that is the generic of aldactone but I might be wrong. It cost me $10 for 30 pills...
What is SPIRO and does it work for the so called hormonal acne? 11th March 2003 ... Spironolactone ( Aldactone ) is a potassium-sparing medication used as a diuretic...
Does Spiro. cause depression? 8th March 2003 ... comments".
Spironolactone
Brand Name Manufacturers
Aldactone by Searle
Spironolacton by ? in Bulgaria
Uractone...
Aldactone miracle 14th February 2003 ... Hi,what is aldactone exactly??...
... NAME: Spironolactone
Why is this drug prescribed?
Aldactone flushes excess salt and water from the body and controls ... levels in the blood. When used for high blood pressure, Aldactone can be taken alone or with other high blood pressure ... drug
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Aldactone regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure ... be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Aldactone ; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling ... well. Aldactone does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps ... control.
How should you take this medication?
Take Aldactone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping Aldactone ... laboratory test compares potassium levels while you are on Aldactone and after the medication is stopped. Your doctor may...
... Aside from all the information about Aldactone (spiro for short) and its role in the treatment of...
... I can totally empathize...except I do not take Aldactone . My face was clear and then when I stopped taking...
... every three days.
Good luck everyone!!!
Stay with aldactone ....don't give up too early.
My Derm. told me that...
Spironolactone Lotion 14th February 2003 ... see the post about aldactone , it's an oral Spironolactone, the person who posted ... about aldactone said it helped them as well, maybe you're onto something...
Spiro?? 12th February 2003 ... let you know that the prescription name for spiro is aldactone . hope that helps!...
Orhto Update 19th January 2003 ... control their acne. Spironocultane (also known as " aldactone ") is a potassium-sparing medication that was initially...
To SweetJade 19th January 2003 ... taking? I know that Diane is supposed to also have an aldactone in it, do you know what the dose of that is? I'm...
Addison's Disease board
Chris, help with lab results 5th October 2004 ... cause increased hair growth, although I also took aldactone to combat that side effect and actually had taken ... the aldactone up until about Feb of this year. The hair growth...
Allergies board
what diuretic should i take if allergic to sulfa 5th December 2007 ... I'm allergic to sulfa and can take spironalactone ( aldactone generic). I haven't taken it in a long time though...
Anemia board
First Iron Injection Today 10th July 2007 ... supplements, trichologist- menoxidol and am taking aldactone . I have aquired female allopecia- (baldness) I just...
Bowel Disorders board
Jen , how you doing 26th June 2004 ... have heart irregularities.
The drug of choice is Aldactone (deveoped for congestive heart failure) and it works...
Cancer board
Aldactone 20th March 2002 ... Thanks Jay. I just think that the Aldactone leaflet in the packet is particularly uninformative...
... I took Aldactone for 6 months to help suppress too much aldosterone ... loss of postassium
----causing heart irrularities.
Aldactone will shut down a man's production of testosterone...
Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian board
Colposcopy inducing period? 20th November 2007 ... clockwork, with normal monthly ovulation. I was taking Aldactone for acne and hair loss, which can cause menstrual...
Eye & Vision board
Sudden eye pressure increase 4th November 2007 ... for BP - 10 mg/day - taken about 5 or 6 months
5) Aldactone - taken to control enzyme in kidneys - 25 mg/day ...
Hair Problems board
Female facial & body hair... 19th March 2006 ... for various hormonal imbalances and may put you on Aldactone . If you have dark hair and light skin, I would suggest...
... rinologist is the best option. Gynocologist is #2 option. Aldactone is rarely prescribed any more for PCOS. There are...
Aldactone / Spironolactone and Hair Loss 6th January 2003 ... those are side effects. Go to Google and search for " aldactone side effects" (minus the quotes), and click on the ... the amount of testosterone you produce (which is why Aldactone 's good for female hair loss, and interestingly, hirsutism ... hair in places you don't want it like on your face), aldactone is also an antifungal. So, since some hair loss can...
Heart Disorders board
Recovered? 9th August 2007 ... like Coreg, Digoxin, Lasix, Monopril, Potassium, and Aldactone . I lost 64 lbs in the first 40 days, I'm sure most...
... like Coreg, Digoxin, Lasix, Monopril, Potassium, and Aldactone . I lost 64 lbs in the first 40 days, I'm sure most...
Advise please on use of Potassium supplement 14th January 2007 ... 100mg HCTZ, 80mg am/60mg pm of demadex and 100mg of Aldactone . The aldactone is a very weak diuretic but helps the...
... seems like a pretty good idea,
Holly said: The aldactone is a very weak diuretic but helps the body maintain ... You could do yourself SERIOUS harm.
Spironolactone ( Aldactone ) can lower blood sodium levels while raising flood...
CABG follow-up - Cardiologist or GP? 13th April 2006 ... out of the ordinary. I'm on Crestor 10mg before bed. Aldactone 25mg, Vastarel MR 35mg, Meptin 25mg, after breakfast...
Diet Problems 19th January 2004 ... meds. He takes Zocor, cumidin, Atacand, ToprolXL. Aldactone (Spironolactone), Plavix, and a baby asprin daily...
Congestive Heart Failure 23rd December 2003 ... they are treating me with meds i take coreg, altace, aldactone , plavix, lasix, digoxin, potassium, magnesium and...
... but i do have them i take altace 10mg once a day, aldactone 25mg twice a day, coreg 6.5mg twice a day, digoxin...
Hepatitis board
End Stage Liver/Hep C only 29...just found out 25th March 2006 ... yes. With that they let me go.
I'm on Lactalose, Aldactone , lasix, protonics, previcid and synthroid. This doesnt...
High & Low Blood Pressure board
Anyone with Pheochromocytoma? 7th January 2008 ... Spironolactone (which can also go under the names Aldactone , Novo-Spiroton, Spiractin, Spirotone, Verospiron or...
fluctuating blood pressure 29th April 2007 ... Lisinopril, I am scared to start that drug, I tried ALdactone but got very dizzy on it and stopped it, my reading...
... Lisinopril, I am scared to start that drug, I tried ALdactone but got very dizzy on it and stopped it, my reading...
New to High BP - Lisinopril 21st June 2006 ... riamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone ( Aldactone ); or
· have diabetes.
• You may not be...
4 meds - what to do next 19th April 2005 ... like amiloride HCl (Midamor et al), spironolactone ( Aldactone , and others), or triamterene (Dyrenium), may be a...
I feel so lost and alone....new here and scared... 27th January 2005 ... tailor made for you, you might consider spironolactone ( Aldactone I believe is the brand name.) I'ts both a diuretic...
renin levels 7th January 2005 ... also has it. My mother and older brother were both on Aldactone and suffered from low potassim/magnesium levels. Since...
For Axe 14th July 2004 ... riamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone ( Aldactone ).
You may not be able to take amlodipine and benazepril ... triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), spironolactone ( Aldactone ), and amiloride (Midamor);
any other diuretic (water...
Question about "No-Salt" (potassium chloride)? 11th May 2004 ... triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), spironolactone ( Aldactone , Aldactazide), and amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic)...
Kidney Disorders board
Please tell me what these results mean. 29th December 2004 ... propranolol (Inderal), rifampin (Rifadin), spironolactone ( Aldactone ), tetracyclines, thiazide diuretics, and triamterene...
Liver Disorders board
please help 29 w/ hepc and end stage cirrhosis many ???? 26th March 2006 ... yes. With that they let me go.
I'm on Lactalose, Aldactone , lasix, protonics, previcid and synthroid. This doesnt...
Lung & Respiratory Disorders board
Copd 2nd December 2004 ... on O2 24/7, On Prednisone, Lasix (fluid tablets), Aldactone (fluid tablets), Mucomyst, ventolin, and loads of...
Menopause board
Breaking out-HELPPPPPPP! 21st October 2007 ... Try aldactone for the acne. It has almost completely cleared mine ... bumps. Did every med I could for years, then tried aldactone . It's also called spironolactone or spiro. The most...
Is it Ok for a man to ask questions here? 30th November 2006 ... Look up the drug Aldactone . It will help her with the acne. Nothing else has...
