Re: Question about Aldactone (medication)

In article <420rrvF1gk7o7U1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Susan@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> x-no-archive: yes
>
> Jason wrote:
> > A doctor that has a column in the local newspaper stated
> > that he prescribes Aldactone--it's a Aldosterone Blocker--
> > for patients that have serious side effects when they
> > take diurectics. The doctor also said that the reason
> > that some people that take diurectics develop side
> > effects is because they are allergic to sulfa (spelling??)
> > which is in most all diurectics.
> > Is this true?
> > Does Aldactone remove excess fluid from the body?
> >
> > Has anyone had any serious side effects while taking
> > aldactone?
> >
> > I had to stop taking a diurectic since it caused
> > my electrolytes to be out of balance. Do you think that
> > I should ask my doctor to prescribe Aldactone since
> > I have a fluid retention problem. I am presently
> > taking a calcium channel blocker (Norvasc)
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jason
> >
>
> If you don't mind growing breasts. Seriously, it's commonly rx'ed as a
> testosterone blocker.
>
> Susan

Susan,
If I started growing breasts,I would stop taking it ASAP. I guess lots of
women with small breasts have tried it with hopes they develop that side
effect. LOL
Jason

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