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Facial & head rash--taking Spironolactone 6 months

Posted by fdixon63 @fdixon63, Feb 15 10:58am

My husband has been taking Spironolactone - 25 mg, for 6 months and has been developing red skin rash (splotchy) places on his face and hairline area. Have any others had this experience? He sees the dermatologist in two weeks but in the meantime thought we'd check with this group.
Thanks.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 15 12:01pm

@fdixon63, I've been taking Spironolactone 25 mg along with Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg for quite a few years for blood pressure and hypertension but never had a side effect like your husband but it's good to hear he has an appointment with a dermatologist to check it out. Here's some information from Mayo Clinic on Spironolactone side effects if you haven't already done any research - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/spironolactone-oral-route/description/drg-20071534.

Is your husband taking the drug for high blood pressure or hypertension? Have you discussed the side effects with his doctor?

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minnesota10 | @minnesota10 | Feb 16 9:12am

Have you checked the medication papers that come with your prescription?. There should be information about side effects. Check to see what it says about it or Google to see about side effects. Have you started any new lotions shampoos anything that Touches the skin, especially in The face area. Sounds like it it’s a reaction to something
Wish you the very best as you figure this out

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Feb 16 9:49am
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@fdixon63, I've been taking Spironolactone 25 mg along with Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg for quite a few years for blood pressure and hypertension but never had a side effect like your husband but it's good to hear he has an appointment with a dermatologist to check it out. Here's some information from Mayo Clinic on Spironolactone side effects if you haven't already done any research - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/spironolactone-oral-route/description/drg-20071534.

Is your husband taking the drug for high blood pressure or hypertension? Have you discussed the side effects with his doctor?

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@johnbishop - The medication was prescribed following a stress test. It seems the heart is not pumping as strong as they would like. He has a history of open heart surgery and now is 73 y/o. Dermatology appt coming soon so will see what they recommend. Yes, he has read the literature and knows this is a potential reaction. We were wondering if anyone had a reaction but it got better and you are able to continue the medication. Thanks for the input.

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