Spironolactone

[rosyG]

Be grateful for any information about this drug- I have to start it if my BP doesn't settle down and listed side effects are a little off putting!!

[Hidden]

Try this bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/spiron...

It says Unlicensed use

Resistant hypertension (adjunct) unlicensed indication.

I'm not sure but I understand that to mean that it can be used for patients with uncontrolled Hypertension.

[rosyG in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very helpful

[jsamess]

Been prescribed but have not started taking it yet . The side effects look horrendous . It looks like something made in Porton Down . Are you still taking this ? James

[rosyG in reply to jsamess]

I found it’s the only med that doesn’t cause me problems. Just take when b p up- with Gp agreement

[jsamess in reply to rosyG]

ok thanks . But i have stopped taking bp readings as i know they will be high . Had an operation recently and it was still 170/100

[rosyG in reply to jsamess]

Is that while you are taking spironolactone? If so you may need something different. I found it works very well

[rosyG in reply to rosyG]

P s I meant I just take. Not suggesting you do same!!

[jsamess in reply to rosyG]

no i have not taken any yet . i am on lorsartan and doxasoizin . i really do not like taking any pills !