Spironolactone is a drug used for treating several conditions, including water retention and hypokalemia. This eMedTV page further explains what spironolactone is used for, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Problems that have been reported with spironolactone include confusion, fever, and vomiting. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of spironolactone, including potentially serious problems that should be reported to a doctor immediately.
Impotence appears to be a potential side effect of spironolactone. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at spironolactone and impotence, and explains what your doctor may recommend if impotence occurs.
Spironolactone is used for treating conditions such as high blood pressure, water retention, or hypokalemia. This eMedTV segment discusses other possible spironolactone uses, including off-label uses that doctors may occasionally recommend.
Spironolactone dosing for high blood pressure control usually ranges from 50 mg to 100 mg daily. This part of the eMedTV site also offers spironolactone dosage recommendations for the treatment of water retention, hypokalemia, and hyperaldosteronism.
If digoxin, barbiturates, or narcotics are taken with spironolactone, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with spironolactone and describes the possible risks of these interactions.
Before taking spironolactone, tell your doctor if you have electrolyte problems or liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV segment lists other warnings and precautions with spironolactone, including information on who should not take the diuretic.
Rash, dizziness, and drowsiness are possible signs of a spironolactone overdose. This part of the eMedTV archives lists other signs or symptoms and describes the various treatment options that are available for a spironolactone overdose.
Doctors can recommend spironolactone "off-label" to clear up acne. This page from the eMedTV library explains how acne is sometimes treated with spironolactone and describes the risk of using the diuretic for treating acne.
