moody all the time

[jmw]

i was first diagnosed with PCOS back in 2001. I never took any medication to control my condition.
Over the following 7 years i found the hair on my face to darken and thicken but the biggest change has been with my moods.
My question is: does anyone else out there feel angry all the time and little things bug them that shouldn't?
I decided to try the pill a year ago and to be honest i have not stayed on one for more then two weeks. I have tried all pills available.
I have tried aldactone but I only lasted three weeks. I know this sounds stupid but if i don't see instant results i look for an alternate method.

Also does anyone find aldactone makes them moody or is all in my head? my endogrologist claims that aldactone has very minor side effects.

[R0xyg4l]

Aldactone has very minimal effects. It's generally used as a "water pill" or diuretic. It's very commonly used in heart patients or men with prostate issues. I took it for a few months and didn't notice any side effects but every individual is different.

I previously have felt very short tempered. Like if I was irritated or anxious... any little thing would set me off. I don't feel like it anymore really but I've been a bit more proactive about things. I know it's hard to stick to a medication regimen. I'm a nurse and have always had wicked issues remembering to take my meds or I'd find something little to make me wanna stop taking them. I just started the routine of taking my meds before bed and it's helped. I wish you the best!

[jc1978]

I don't have any experience with this med but could it be from birth control pills (I am assuming you are on bcp) with aldactone?

[jmw]

Aldactone has very minimal effects. It's generally used as a "water pill" or diuretic. It's very commonly used in heart patients or men with prostate issues. I took it for a few months and didn't notice any side effects but every individual is different.

I previously have felt very short tempered. Like if I was irritated or anxious... any little thing would set me off. I don't feel like it anymore really but I've been a bit more proactive about things. I know it's hard to stick to a medication regimen. I'm a nurse and have always had wicked issues remembering to take my meds or I'd find something little to make me wanna stop taking them. I just started the routine of taking my meds before bed and it's helped. I wish you the best!

thank you for your reply. I am on day four of Yasmin and i am looking at changing. I just got to be strong

I started taking meds just before bed as you suggested, i think this will help

[ekeyton]

OMG, I read your post and was totally thinking the same thing about myself. I snap at my husband for no reason and sometimes I am just PISSED. It makes it even worse that I know that I have absolutely no reason at all. I think it is PCOS related.