How do members experience Spironolactone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Polycystic ovary syndrome 236 28
Liver cirrhosis 178 6
Elevated blood pressure 97 29
Fluid retention (edema) 35 6
Acne 28 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Frequent urination 7
Dry mouth 5
Diarrhea 3
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) 3
Lightheadedness 3
Hot flashes 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 13
Moderate 11
Mild 25
None 59

Member evaluations

firefly84

evaluated on Apr 06, 2018

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

COOPERATI

evaluated on May 09, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
  • Side effects: None

HorsesdontgetHayfever

evaluated on Aug 24, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for acne breakout: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild