Should I lower my spironolactone dose from 150mg to 100mg due to potassium level of 5.5?

April 25, 2018
Asked By:dmento in Philadelphia, PA

Hello, I am a 32 year old female. Dx with female alopecia 5 years ago. Started on 100 mg spironolactone, and moved to 150 mg apprx 2 years ago. It works very well, and I actually think the 100 mg worked just as well as the 150mg. I had my potassium level checked and it came back at 5.5. Should I: 1) be concerned and 2) lower the dose back to 100 mg?

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April 28, 2018

Answer: High Potaassium with Spironolactone

April 28, 2018

Answer: High Potaassium with Spironolactone

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