aldactone 25 mg (antiandrogen) effects on guys?

Question

i like to know what effect will be caused in males if they took the tablet for some time does it control hairloss or will it make any serious problem?

Answer 1

.Aldactone is also known as Spirinolactone.Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients witH hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including heart, liver, or kidney disease. Spironolactone is also used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Spironolactone is in a class of medications called aldosterone receptor antagonists. It causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and sodium from the body into the urine, but reduces the loss of potassium from the body.Side effects are-
# vomitting
# diarrhea
# stomach pain or cramps
# dry mouth
# thirst
# dizziness
# unsteadiness
# headache
# enlarged or painful breasts in men or women
# irregular menstrual periods
# vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal ('after the change of life', the end of monthly menstrual periods) women
# difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection
# deepening of voice
# increased hair growth on parts of the body
# drowsiness
# tiredness
I am not sure for what reason you ask this question,but i would like to stress that it is not used to control hair loss.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682627
.html#side-effects
Those mentioned are possible side effects.How much side effects you will suffer will depend most on how long you will be taking those pills.Short term usage should be of no problem.

Answer 2

Aldactone (spiranolactone) causes decreased libido and breast enlargement if taken on long term.For hair loss now a days,it is not at all used.I dont know which kind of doctor advised aldactone.The safest drug is finasteride or dutasteride.Consult dermatologist or endocrinologist at AIIMS if you are near Delhi.