Spironolactone Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- High Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Dizzy
- Enlarged Breasts
- Head Pain
- Inability To Have An Erection
- Sexual Problems
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormally Low Blood Pressure
- Acid Base Problem With Low Chloride And Basic Ph Blood
- Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Decreased Blood Volume
- Decreased White Blood Cells
- Deficiency Of Granulocytes A Type Of White Blood Cell
- DRESS Syndrome
- Extreme Loss Of Body Water
- High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
- High Blood Sugar
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
- Kidney Disease With Reduction In Kidney Function
- Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
- Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Stomach Ulcer
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Trouble Breathing
- Vasculitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Absence Of Menstrual Periods
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Breast Tenderness
- Burning Stomach
- Confused
- Diarrhea
- Discolored Spots And Small Elevations Of The Skin
- Drowsiness
- Feel Like Throwing Up
- Fever
- Hair Loss
- Hives
- Inflammation Of Skin Caused By An Allergy
- Irregular Periods
- Itching
- Leg Cramps
- Problem With Periods
- Rash
- Sluggishness
- Stomach Cramps
- Throwing Up
- Uncoordinated
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