topic Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it? in Wellness

Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Nugbucker — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:31:56 GMT

My doctor recently put me on Spironolactone. It’s been a couple of weeks now and I’m noticing my hair is feeling really dry and straw-like. And I just had a couple inches cut off recently. I’ve googled this to see if anything comes up but it doesn’t seem to be a complaint with anyone else. So I’m wondering if anyone here has taken Spironolactone and can tell me if they’ve had the same issue?

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

qbetzforreal — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:41:49 GMT

I took it for a short while and the Dr. took me off of it. I believe it messed up my immune system. Developed inflammation while taking. It is one of those medications which is used for various conditions one of which is hirsutism-excess hair. It could be effecting the condition of your hair. Talk to your Dr.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Nugbucker — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:45:57 GMT

My doctor already said she’s not heard of it affecting hair other than to help some with hair loss. That’s why I thought I’d ask people who’ve actually taken it.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

wagirl — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:50:49 GMT

My DD takes it for PCOS--has for many years--don't know how it affects her, as far as side effects, but her hair is lovely and full.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Laura14 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:54:49 GMT

@Nugbucker Call your pharmacist. They are the ones who know drugs and their side effects inside and out and that's actually who your doctor will call if you press them on it.

ETA: FYI, this type of drug blocks testosterone in your body (yes girls have it too) which is why it should increase your hair if you are losing it due your hormones being out of whack.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Nugbucker — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:06:44 GMT

Thank you.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Laura14 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:58:48 GMT

Several people just took a few moments of their day to try and help you @Nugbucker and maybe give you a resource to get an answer. The correct response here and always whether it was helpful to you or not is "thank you."

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

hckynut — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:32:27 GMT

@Nugbucker

Not me! Have no idea what it is, or why I would be taking it.

hckynut

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Laura14 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:39:59 GMT

It's a diuretic for high blood pressure or heart disease patients.

No need for you to take it because, just by reading your posts all the time, there is nothing wrong with your heart @hckynut. Big as ever!

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hckynut — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:45:40 GMT

Thank you @Laura14 for your nice post. =^..^= Now if only that bottom part of heart was still functioning after taking a beating from those danged 2 heart attacks!

hckynut

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

FrostyBabe1 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:55:33 GMT

I took it for PCOS and never had any kind of adverse side effects.

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 21:01:53 GMT

I take half of one pill but not all the time as I'm not a good pill taker.

The cardiologist prescribes it for me for my Congestive Heart Failure.

Haven't noticed any problem with my hair.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

jlkz — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:05:00 GMT

DH got it as one of 3 new meds from his cardiologist this month. After taking it a few days, he developed congestive heart failure. Doctor said it was not the RX ( a diuretic ) but the coincidental start of another heart condition...A-Fib.

He will have cardiac catherization on 12/26. He is no longer taking Spironolactione: on a strong dose of Lasix.

Update 12/28: The catherization showed no blockages. Next test 12/31 to see if there is a blood clot behind the atrium before they shock the heart into a normal rhythm for subsequent valve surgery.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

BeccaLou — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:21:47 GMT

I just started taking it, have you noticed that it does't cause you to have an urgent urination ?

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

bonappetit — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 00:49:10 GMT

It's a very old drug, which is good. Been studied & side effects are known. It's often used to treat hormonal acne. It's a wonderful drug.

Fyi...................Wikipedia for details.

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Nugbucker — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 18:16:59 GMT

I have PCOS also and I know this is supposed to help with the excess androgens but since I’m already struggling with hair issues (I’ve lost probably half my head of hair in a year and a half) I’m kind of careful with what I still have on my head. And I know it may not even be the medication that’s doing it, I just thought if anyone else who’d taken it had the same issue that’d help me to understand what’s going on. As I said earlier, it’s not listed as a side effect and nowhere online can I find anyone who’s had this issue. Just wanted to hear from actual people is all.
@BeccaLou- I haven’t noticed that I need to urinate more. I know it’s supposed to do that..? Hasn’t been an issue. It does make me pretty nauseated though, have you had that issue?

Re: Spironolactone, anyone taking it?

Shelbelle — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 19:19:18 GMT

I know people taking it to control adult acne.

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BeccaLou — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:24:40 GMT

No it hasn't bothered me being nauseated. And it just doesn't seem like a diaretic, but I feel safe to take it if I have to leave the house.I mentioned it to the Dr. but didn't really get an aswer but I know that it doesn't wash out your Potassium. And that's good. But I read that it does other things for your heart and protects your kidney's. So that's good news.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 15:25:53 GMT

You should Google it. It comes with a slew of side effects and complications. It's an old drug but I remember my mom took it for hypertension many years ago. Her doctor took her off of it because she experienced hair loss.

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ahoymate — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:59:48 GMT

Crystaltree:

"You should Google it. It comes with a slew of side effects and complications. It's an old drug but I remember my mom took it for hypertension many years ago. Her doctor took her off of it because she experienced hair loss".

It's just the opposite. It promotes hair growth.

It's normally used to treat swelling, high blood pressure, and potassium deficiency. But because Aldactone acts as an anti-androgen, it can help when women are experiencing hair loss due to higher levels of androgens. ... But it can help the thinning hairs become thicker and fuller.