I ordered Spirotone online because I can't afford Spironolactone anymore. I don't have insurance. Does anyone else get theirs online and is it the same as Spironolactone?
I have finally started Spiro two days ago and was shocked to have to pay $117.00 for 100 pills!!!!!!!! Ouch. I have insurance that does not include prescription coverage and I did get the generic version (Spiro is generic for Aldactone). Saw the online prices from the link. Wow.
__________________ PCOS Dx June 2002
Spiro started July 2002
IR confirmed and Gluc started August 2002
Have 3 sons - 14, 9 and 3 - Difficult conceiving 2nd and 3rd child. That's why they are so far apart!
I was thinking of ordering Spiro myself until I saw all the possible side effects.
As a word of caution . . . it might not be the best idea to take such medications without being under the care of a physician.
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This medicine can raise your body's potassium levels. This is more likely to occur in people with kidney problems, diabetes, in elderly patients, or if the patient is severely ill. Potassium levels must be closely monitored in people with any of these problems or illnesses. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. If you develop any of the following symptoms, notify your doctor immediately: muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking potassium. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or indomethacin) or medicine for heart conditions (ACE inhibitors). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. THIS MEDICINE may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. To prevent this from affecting sleep: try not to take any dose later than 6 p.m. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. DO NOT USE A SALT SUBSTITUTE or potassium supplement without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, headache, or change in sexual ability. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience dry mouth, excessive thirst, unusual tiredness, unusual muscle weakness, skin rash, deepening of voice, irregular or no menstrual periods, slowed heart rate, or enlarged breasts in men or breast tenderness in women. If you notice any unusual effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Could someone please tell me what Spirotone is and what it does, also, can it be used in conjunction with Metformin.
Thanks
Fee
__________________ Age 31 - textbook case, no meds right now but have tried Diannette (for 8 years -great but weight and blood pressure went up) and Metformin (didn't agree with me). hoping to start Clomid within the next few months. No period since September '02 - Hormones and moods are going haywire!
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Hi Fee, Spirotone is a brand name of the drug spironolactone (also known as aldactone).
It is an anti-androgen, so should reduce testosterone and block the testosterone from acting on the skin and hair. So it should help symptoms like acne, excess hair and hair loss. Its also a diuretic.
I am very interested in this, It has never been mentioned by my GP or my Endo.
Fee
__________________ Age 31 - textbook case, no meds right now but have tried Diannette (for 8 years -great but weight and blood pressure went up) and Metformin (didn't agree with me). hoping to start Clomid within the next few months. No period since September '02 - Hormones and moods are going haywire!
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Hi Fee, sorry you can't use it if you're ttc, its very important not to get pregnant while taking spiro. Apparently it can feminise a male foetus, not good!
I don't think doctors here in the UK know much about spiro, they think the contraceptive pill (especially dianette) is the answer to everything!
Thanks Kat - and I agree with what you say about the doctors and Dianette.
fee
__________________ Age 31 - textbook case, no meds right now but have tried Diannette (for 8 years -great but weight and blood pressure went up) and Metformin (didn't agree with me). hoping to start Clomid within the next few months. No period since September '02 - Hormones and moods are going haywire!
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