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Medication · Potassium-sparing diuretic

Spironolactone, on record.

A water pill that spares potassium, also used for hormonal acne.

Also known as: Aldactone. Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic.

What Spironolactone is used for

  • Heart failure
  • Resistant high blood pressure
  • Hormonal acne and PCOS

Common side effects

Most people tolerate Spironolactone well, but it helps to know — and log — what to watch for:

  • Raised potassium
  • Breast tenderness
  • Menstrual changes

What to track for Spironolactone

  • Dose
  • Potassium labs
  • Blood pressure
  • Skin or cycle changes

How Hamdosh helps with Spironolactone

A medication is only as safe as the record around it. Hamdosh keeps every Spironolactone prescription, dose change, and refill on one timeline — with the original script one tap away and a one-week outcome on each course. Search "what dose of Spironolactone was I on last year?" and get the answer, with the source document, in seconds. Everything is encrypted at rest.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spironolactone used for?

Spironolactone is commonly used for: Heart failure; Resistant high blood pressure; Hormonal acne and PCOS. Your clinician prescribes it for your specific situation — always follow their instructions and the label.

What are the common side effects of Spironolactone?

Frequently reported effects include Raised potassium, Breast tenderness, Menstrual changes. Note any side effects in Hamdosh and tell your doctor or pharmacist — this list is general information, not medical advice.

How do I keep a record of Spironolactone doses and changes?

Add each prescription to Hamdosh. It captures the dose, date, and prescriber, links to the original document, and lets you tap a one-week outcome so your Spironolactone history shows what actually worked.

This page is general health information to help you organise your family’s records in Hamdosh. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your clinician and the instructions on your prescription.

Keep your family's whole medical story in one place.

Hamdosh turns scattered prescriptions, labs, and visit notes into one private, searchable, outcomes-aware record.