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I've been on spironolactone for 2 months. Is it normal for it to cause irregular periods?

mudhoney0099May 27, 2019
My periods have always been regular but now I've had my period 2 weeks after it just ended. Is this normal for Spiro to so this irregularity?

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Dr. Laura A. Katz, MD
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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD

Thanks for your question.  There is really no way to guarantee your outcome after stopping spironolactone.  Many people do just great with topicals only, and some need to take the spironolactone for a very long period of time.  If you are not planning on pregnancy any time soon...

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Laura A. Katz, MD

Spironolactone has multiple common side effects.  They include electrolyte disturbances, nausea and vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, headache, breast pain, sexual dysfunction and menstrual irregularities.  It can definitely be responsible for your period abnormalities.  It is...

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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD

Thanks for your question.  You might want to ask your dermatologist or prescriber if decreasing the dose is an option.   Some of my patients do fine on just 25mg daily without side effects, but found the 50mg too much.  If you decide the sprionolactone is absolutely not...

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