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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Can You Take Spironolactone When Your Pregnant

Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Medications

Medications


Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation. NSAIDs are usually the first drugs tried for almost any kind of minor pain. There are dozens of NSAIDs. Aspirin is the most common. Among the most effective NSAIDs for menstrual disorders are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol PMS), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox), and mefenamic acid (Ponstel). Studies have also indicated that they are most helpfu...

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Expert & Community Posts

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What you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Some of these anti-androgen medications include: Spironolactone (Aldactone), Finasteride... Read more »

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A Better Reason to Reduce Salt
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Just when it looked like we could relax about the amount of salt we use, it seems that we may need... Read more »

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Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »

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Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...me into an automatic high-risk situation with my pregnancy. Being over 35 doesn't help either. I... Read more »

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Postpartum Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...women, the level of pCRH found at week 25 of the pregnancy was high.   Postpartum depression... Read more »

Health Guide

High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...brand will reduce this symptom.ACE inhibitors can harm a developing fetus and should not be used during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimester.Uncommon Side Effects of ACE... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Causes
...enzyme-filled membrane cap on the sperm -- its warhead -- that is critical for piercing the egg. In one study, pregnancy was impaired if 7% or more of sperm had abnormalities in the... Read more »
What do I need to know about diabetes?"
...95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes of pregnancy - This type of diabetes strikes pregnant women. Gestational diabetes usually resolves... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Ascites
...abstaining from alcohol is enough to reverse this complication.)Restricting salt.Taking diuretics, usually spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix). Previously, spironolactone was usually... Read more »
Medications for Congestive Heart Failure
...reducing hospitalizations and improving exercise capacity. In addition, certain diuretics, notably spironolactone (Aldactone), block aldosterone, a hormone involved in heart failure. This drug is... Read more »

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