Users questions 

Does spironolactone make you sleepy?

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Does spironolactone make you sleepy?

Spironolactone oral tablet may cause drowsiness. You shouldn’t drive, use machinery, or do similar tasks that require alertness until you know how this drug affects you. This drug can also cause other side effects.

Is it better to take spironolactone in the morning or at night?

Spironolactone sometimes causes drowsiness, so it’s best to take at night. You can take it with or without food. If you haven’t gone through menopause, your doctor might also prescribe birth control pills to take with spironolactone.

Can you lose weight on spironolactone?

Spironolactone works as a diuretic, which means that it causes the body to remove extra fluid. Reducing fluid in the body can result in body weight loss.

Can you eat bananas on spironolactone?

Try to avoid foods high in potassium (such as avocados, bananas, coconut water, spinach, and sweet potato) because eating these foods may lead to potentially fatal hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels). Do not drive or operate machinery if spironolactone makes you drowsy or impairs your judgment.

Will acne come back after stopping spironolactone?

Your acne can come back after taking spironolactone Spironolactone is not a cure-all pill and won’t rid you of acne forever. It is prescribed to be taken daily but according to Dr Mahto, acne can return when it is discontinued. “Spironolactone can be safely taken for many years if necessary,” she adds.

Are carrots high in potassium?

Medium-potassium foods (50 to 200 mg per serving): ½ cup of fresh or cooked carrots (180)

What food are high in potassium?

Food Sources of Potassium

  • Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates, are also high in potassium)
  • Cooked spinach.
  • Cooked broccoli.
  • Potatoes.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Mushrooms.
  • Peas.
  • Cucumbers.