Spironolactone was originally developed as a diuretic for patients with <\/b>hypertension (high blood pressure), <\/b>edema (fluid retention), and congestive heart failure. <\/b>By removing excess fluid from the body, it reduces the workload on the heart and lowers blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Over time, doctors have also found it beneficial in treating:<\/p>\n

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Primary hyperaldosteronism<\/b> \u2013 a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much hormone called aldosterone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Cirrhosis with ascites<\/b> \u2013 fluid buildup due to liver disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Nephrotic syndrome<\/b> \u2013 kidney-related fluid retention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Hormonal acne<\/b> \u2013 especially in women with PCOS or hormone imbalance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Hirsutism<\/b> \u2013 unwanted hair growth due to elevated androgens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Because of its anti-androgenic effects, Spironolactone is often used off-label in dermatology for treating persistent or hormonal acne and other hormone-driven skin issues. However, it\u2019s not a first-line treatment for everyone and should only be used under medical supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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