Eplerenone (eplerenone) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Eplerenone (eplerenone)
Started out at 25 mg worked somewhat ok; doctor increased to 50 mg which was very effective. Within a month on 50 mg throat started swelling, and tiny red bumps on lips.
I did have occasional stomach pains but was minimal. I would have tolerated that, but not the throat swelling.
I can't lose weight. Big stomach,that never was a problem before, Even if I gained weight
Chest swelling and pain bad cough and throat pain lower stomach pain bad muscle pain and chronic sinus infection four times
I stopped taking eplerenone a week ago all my pain has eased a lot my cough and throat have cleared up my sinus infection has also improved a lot
Very severe cough throat swelling chest pain
A bad tablet that causes a range of bad side effects
Malaise, painful feet (gout-like pain but not confirmed), hard & distended abdomen, weight gain, dark urine, stomach burn after taking
Not helpful - taking with 5 mg prazosin per day (dosed 2-2-1). BP has trended a little lower since stopping eplerenone this week. MD not totally on-board with decision yet. Feet better -- taking walks again.
Post Heart Attack / Heart Failure
Effective at first, but gradually began to experience episodes of vertigo and dizziness. Each episode became more and more severe
Post Heart Attack & Heart Failure
This medicine really helped improve my overall heart function, aided in my chronic heart failure post infarctus, and reduced my shortness of breath. I have had virtually no negative side effects except some male breast enlargement.
The only negative was some noticable male breast enlargement. I am not happy with that but it is only cosmetic. Small price to pay for the excellent benefits that this medicine has given me. Far superior to Spiro.
EPLERENONE (EPLERENONE): This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) Download our Free Resource Guide:
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