Spironolactone (Spironolactone) - monitoring more than 4,600 patients

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What does it do?

This product is used primarily in the treatment of primary hyperaldonsteronism, edema, and high blood pressure. It works by acting as an antagonist to aldosterone, and thus causes sodium and water to be excreted.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-05-18

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box warning relating to an increased risk of tumors.

Usage:

Spironolactone (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.

High Blood Pressure	32%
Hyperaldosteronism	21%
Acne	21%
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome	16%
Heart Failure/Edema	11%
Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention	11%
Low Potassium	5%
Liver Problems	5%
Transgender	5%

General Information:

6.8: Spironolactone Average Satisfaction Score

67% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Spironolactone.
21% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Spironolactone

MediGuard regularly polls our more than 4,600 users taking Spironolactone (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.

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