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Posted 7/22/2011 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone taken spironolactone? I was on it for the last six months or so and I think it made my UC symptoms worse. Just wondering if anyone else has taken it and what their experiences were?
Posted 7/22/2011 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000733/

Have you been on prednisone? Are you having potassium rich foods?

Before taking spironolactone, tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention ... prednisone.

 

Also:  Talk with your doctor about the amount of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice) that you may have in your diet.

 

 

Posted 7/22/2011 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
No, I'm not on prednisone. And I've had my potassium checked. It really seemed like the diuretic affect of the drug was increasing my bm urgency as well. Lots of diarrhea, urgency, etc., especially in the morning after I took my dose of spironolactone.
Posted 7/22/2011 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
I was on it for acne but I was flaring up at the time and my GI said I should stop it until I was able to get my flare up under control. It can cause more frequency I believe. I didn't end up starting it again - my acne has remained under control without it.
Posted 7/22/2011 11:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sicktree,

Ok, it looks like notsosicklygirl replied back to you - with her experience.

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