Eplerenone vs Spironolactone
 | Eplerenone |  | Spironolactone |  |
| This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. | Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. | |||
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| Add Eplerenone review I jusst started on the drug two weeks ago and it has raised my KI levels back in the normal range. I started intestinal bleeding today , cause unknown, I was trying to research the side effects of this rug. I have been taking Spironolactone for several years but I began noting breast enlargement (Gynocomastia). My doctor put me Eplerenone which is supposed to be a more effective drug for the type of hypertension that I have. The literature says it may take up to 4 weeks for the full effects of the drug to start working. I closing out my 3rd week on Eplerenone and my BP is still not stable. In fact I had to go to the ER several weeks ago after experiencing a very high reading I've got my fingers crossed that it will eventually fully kick-in. | Add Spironolactone review I began this medication for painful cystic acne. At 100 mgs a day, I began to see results within 2 months. (Females only) Not only did the acne eventually disappear but my body hair became much thinner, my boobs became fuller, and I quit having periods- which was an AwEsOmE surprise! Nothing was instant though, it takes time. It may cause a little fatigue, but nothing that can't be helped with a l ... Have PCOS and have been taking this drug for 3 years - had to wait 6 months prior to seeing any changes but once started it progressivly got better. Did not clear up all excessive facial hair but most. Have worried about possible side effects as am taking 150 mgs but so far nothing. I am on this medication for female post menapausel acne. I am really concerned about the side effects. Used to lower testosterone - it worked after 6 months. Used for acne. First time, only taking 25mg-50mg. Had initial break-out, experienced less oil, but still had some bumps, so I stopped. Trying again, started with 150mg a day..after 3 weeks this is what I can tell you: No initial break-out, no oil, only 3 new, smaller pimples, scarring almost completely faded. So so happy with results. Taking 6 to 8 pills a day. No more jaw-line and cheek, ho ... | |||
