Reviewer: Eplerenone , 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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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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This drug made me very dizzy, loss of appetite, and extremely tired. I have no energy whatsoever.
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Reviewer: frustrated, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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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 definit ... Show Full Comment

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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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Reviewer: pdub, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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.
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Reviewer: Jack, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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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 opt ... Show Full Comment

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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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Reviewer: Mike, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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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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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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