Spironolactone Side Effects

[goldey]

A couple days ago there was a discussion about severe leg swelling due to heart failure. Several of you mentioned better results with Spironolactone than you had with Lasix. I plan to talk to my Dr about it. But can those of you using Spironolactone please let me know about any side effects or problems you encountered with it? Thanks!

[10gingercats]

None I was aware of. It did the trick and I now take it as a preventative on hospital cardio's instractions.

[etheral]

I have taken Spironlactone intermittently through the years and. have not experienced any side effects. One plus is I do not experiance the urgency and frequency to urinate that I get with Lasix. It can result in a high potassium so this should be checked frequently at first. Best,etheral

[Nick1957]

If you check on the attached medication leaflets in your tablets one of the side effects is dizzyness I've been fine on 25mg of Spironlactone for 2 years now but my mum who is 90yrs has just come off her Spironlactone ( GP suggested) because of dizzyness just 30 minutes after taking her morning dosage?? .

[Silvasava]

I'm on Spironolactone and Furosemide, not had any side effects other than going to the loo 😁 No problem with urgency either

[10gingercats]

From what people are writing here it might be worth asking your doctor if he/she can give a small dose.Mine is very small.

[Madscientist16]

I have been on 25 mg spironolactone for 3.5 years with no side effects.