Spironolactone Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high levels of potassium in the blood If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
irritation of the stomach or intestines INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of magnesium in the blood low amount of sodium in the blood If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
abnormal sexual function the inability to have an erection enlarged breasts dizziness headache RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of calcium in the blood dehydration decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells increased eosinophils in the blood allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels inflammation of the blood vessels low blood pressure a stomach ulcer bleeding of the stomach or intestines decreased kidney function a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome trouble breathing high amount of uric acid in the blood high blood sugar a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow decreased blood volume acid base problem with low chloride and basic pH blood a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion altered interest in having sexual intercourse a type of stomach irritation called gastritis breast pain absence of menstrual periods irregular periods a problem with menstrual periods hair loss leg cramps drowsiness fever loss of muscle coordination nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps low energy and weakness Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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