Yes, it is in severe cases used to treat hirsutism. The secondary effect of Spironolactone is to block the peripheral effects of androgens- by blocking the enzymes producing them, increasing the levels of proteins that binds them and increasing their excretion in urine. However, if you are male and suffering from pulmonary edema due to heart failure, muscle mass is not your primary concern. Breathing is.
is it a bad idea for men to take this drug? wouldnt it kill off your testosterone/androgens and make u lose your muscle mass and male sexual charateristics?
Avoiding salt substitutes? So one should avoid salt?
justintimeTM 2 years ago
Yes, it is in severe cases used to treat hirsutism. The secondary effect of Spironolactone is to block the peripheral effects of androgens- by blocking the enzymes producing them, increasing the levels of proteins that binds them and increasing their excretion in urine. However, if you are male and suffering from pulmonary edema due to heart failure, muscle mass is not your primary concern. Breathing is.
Verynow 3 years ago 3
Isn't it also used for hirsutism? What are the symptoms of excess potassium in the body? Thanks, very helpful vid.
betina55 3 years ago 3
is it a bad idea for men to take this drug? wouldnt it kill off your testosterone/androgens and make u lose your muscle mass and male sexual charateristics?
akuma4u 3 years ago 2
where did you hear this?
jesuskopp 2 years ago
@akuma4u It can cause atrophy of the testicles and gynecomastia. So, yes, it does have anti-androgenic effects.
mechasam 7 months ago
thanks so much for the videos, i am having such a hard time to remember drugs name and their action. thanks again
saribaba1 3 years ago