Spironolactone For Weight Loss
Health Encyclopedia: Polycystic Ovary Disease
Polycystic ovaries; Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Stein-Leventhal syndrome; Polyfollicular ovarian disease.
Treatment
Medications used to treat the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease include birth control pills, spironolactone, flutamide, and clomiphene citrate. Treatment with clomiphene induces the pituitary gland to produce more FSH, which in turn stimulates maturity and release of the eggs. Occasionally, more potent ovulation-induction medication...
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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 »Hypertensive heart disease
...studies have shown that certain medications such as the ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and the diuretic spironolactone can reverse left ventricular hypertrophy and prolong survival in patients... Read more »Left-sided heart failure
...exercise moderately. Medicines that may be used include: Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix) or spironolactone (Aldactone) to help the body get rid of extra fluid Beta blockers and... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
...Diuretics can have considerable side effects and should not be used for mild or moderate PMS symptoms.Spironolactone (Aldactone) is most commonly used for PMS. Other common diuretics include... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least... Read more »Images
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