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I had chronic high blood pressure for many years. I tried every usual medication available with little positive effect. Eplerenone dropped my blood pressure to a normal level in three days and I was able to reduce or drop most of my other medications.

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9 People found this comment helpful

I have just started this drug so am not sure if I will keep my blood pressure in check along with my potassium level accurate.

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Ron. | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/21/2023
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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Since going on Eplerenone I am experiencing extreme fatigue, feeling sick & dizzy, pains in arms, shoulders, neck & back & numbness in my left arm. I was taken off it for a month or so when my kidneys were under pressure but that seems to have sorted itself out. I am also on treatment for incurable Prostate Cancer but that's under control & I have a pacemaker since '98 & I am 86 years old.

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Rob | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/2/2022
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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Absolutely tastes disgusting. Do the people who make it actually try it? Its causing tummy upsets, dry retching, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and wind in many patients. Its the worst medication I've had in 30+ years as a patient with heart failure. I'm moving back to Spironolactone where I won't be getting those excruciating Eplerenone side effects. The manufacturers need to revisit it. Doctors at major hospital cardiology dept also said prefer Spiro over Eplerenone for many patients dont like Eplerenones taste and side effects. Yuk. Just vomited a little in my mouth from getting the taste back. Read More Read Less

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Bryan with Y | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/12/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I been on Eplernone for 4 weeks today, and its blocked the high Aldosterone but that's it. my BP is still very high, I have shortness of breath and chest pressure, dizzy all the time, and retaining water. The diuretic doesn't work on me. I'm on 150 mg a day...I'm going to stop taking it and go back to popping 12 tabs of 20 MEQ of Potassium a day....

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Eplerenone | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/2/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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This drug made me very dizzy, loss of appetite, and extremely tired. I have no energy whatsoever.

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frustrated | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/1/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Since taking this drug I have experienced a wide array of side effects. My menopause symptoms, that were going away before use, came back with a vengeance. I could feel it messing with my thoughts, makes my heart murmur worse, it gives me weird sticky sweat. Having horrible muscle aches and sever pain in joints, not to mention its not helping my HBP at all, making my hair fall out... etc I definitely do not recommend this drug!! BEWARE!!!

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pdub | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/20/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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What started as atypical high blood pressure has revealed itself to be hyperaldosteronism (high aldosterone) which causes hypokalemia (low potassium) which causes hypertension (high blood pressure). After a few years of doctors trying different combinations of blood pressure meds, an endocrinologist diagnosed the hyperaldosteronism. I initially began taking Spironolactone to treat but after a few weeks I began experiencing breast pain and noting breast enlargement (Gynocomastia). My doctor switched me to Eplerenone which is supposed to equally effective, but without that particular side effect. The breast issue went away and my potassium levels have stabilized into a normal range. My BP continues to be marginally high at times, but I think other factors will need to be improved (like my weight) to get over the hump. Overall, I am pleased to date, but another users previous review about kidney disease after 5 years of this medication have me greatly concerned. The endocrinologist says the need to regulate my aldosterone with medication will be for the rest of my life, so I will be raising the subject of long term risks.Read More Read Less

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Jack | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/22/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Primary hyperaldosteronism. Prescribed by a nephrologist, seemingly perfect drug for this condition. BP improved significantly but after 5 years taking it, I am in stage 4 kidney disease, which is irreversible. Be wary. Nephrologist happily will push you into dialysis and end your life as you know it. Be watchful for this dreadful side effect, educate yourself about CKD and consider your options.

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Mike | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had chronic high blood pressure for many years. I tried every usual medication available with little positive effect. Eplerenone dropped my blood pressure to a normal level in three days and I was able to reduce or drop most of my other medications.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/21/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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NANA101 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/7/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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henry | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/7/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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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.

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Jesse | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/17/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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zulu | 75 or over | Male | Patient
6/10/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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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.Read More Read Less

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kandsmall | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this to help regulate my potassium only. It may have worked, but not without lots of problems and I had to go off of it after two months. My problems were serious jaw pain to the point where I was involontarily crying. Also, began to get confused and just overall suffering. Took myself off it and returned to my potassium supplements.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have just started this drug so am not sure if I will keep my blood pressure in check along with my potassium level accurate.

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