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Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Spironolactone	7.33	6.75	1.87	6
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Spironolactone by Condition

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Spironolactone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	4.5%	90.9%	4.5%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	4.3%	87%	8.7%	0%
Blood Pressure	9.1%	13.6%	54.5%	9.1%	13.6%
Breathing	0%	0%	95.5%	0%	4.5%
Confidence	0%	8.7%	87%	4.3%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	95.5%	4.5%	0%
Digestion	0%	13%	82.6%	4.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	4.5%	90.9%	4.5%	0%
Energy	4.3%	8.7%	69.6%	13%	4.3%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	95.5%	4.5%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	4.5%	90.9%	4.5%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	95.5%	0%	4.5%
Patience	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	21.7%	78.3%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	8.7%	8.7%	60.9%	4.3%	17.4%
Sleep	0%	8.7%	82.6%	0%	8.7%
Stress Level	0%	4.5%	90.9%	4.5%	0%

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Commonly Reported Spironolactone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	90.9%	4.5%	4.5%	0%	0%
Asthma	93.3%	0%	0%	6.7%	0%
Blurred Vision	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Confusion	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	95.7%	4.3%	0%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	73.9%	17.4%	4.3%	4.3%	0%
Drowsiness	82.6%	0%	13%	4.3%	0%
Dry Skin	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	69.6%	17.4%	8.7%	4.3%	0%
Hair Growth	60%	0%	0%	40%	0%
Headache	82.6%	13%	0%	4.3%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	80%	6.7%	13.3%	0%	0%
Loss of Taste	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	90.5%	9.5%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Spironolactone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	81.2%	12.5%	0%	6.2%	0%
Change in Weight	85.7%	9.5%	4.8%	0%	0%
Cough	93.3%	0%	0%	6.7%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	66.7%	5.6%	11.1%	16.7%	0%
Hair Growth	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Heartburn	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Stuffy Nose	93.3%	0%	0%	0%	6.7%
Swelling around the Eyes	93.3%	0%	6.7%	0%	0%

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24 Jan 2012	Great, worked perfect —Posted by Ray Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Jan 2012	Did not seem to help my acne problems at all. The pills were easy to swallow though due to their small size. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Oct 2011	I am suspicious that spironolactone is exacerbating my (many) nasal allergies into asthma. The same thing happened about four years ago with Toprol XL, but it was really obvious then. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 May 2011	it lowered my pressure very fast —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Sep 2010	Spironololactone works well for high blood pressure treatment, despite of its side effects such as fatigue and diarrhoea at the begining of the treatment. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use