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Does spironolactone cause irregular periods/menstruation?

I have been taking spironolactone for 3 months. during this time my periods have become very irregular, as in every 15 days. Is this a common side effect?

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on May 14, 2015
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