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first dose! here we go!

Started by michelle82, March 19, 2015, 06:54:58 AM

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islandgirl

My doctor directed me to take 2 tablets in the morning with breakfast.
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michelle82

Day 5 -
hmm so last night i fell asleep on the couch, and then woke up at like 2am to go my bedroom. However my breathing was a little off and I Couldn't fall back asleep. I felt very anxious like the medication was doing something bad and throwing off my heart rhythm. Then I was having a small panic attack. I started to kind of worry that i was having hyperkalemia or something and lots of thoughts were racing through my head.

I took my dose early that morning, and i drank a good amount of water atleast about 64oz. So it seems weird that i would be experiencing side effects almost 20 hours later? Given that the medication has a short half-life from what I hear.

i feel a little better this morning, but still a bit slightly like butterflies in my stomach and nerves. I can't tell if its stress induced or from the medication.  I tend to be a worry wort, and especially when it comes to medical issues I always think i have every illness or condition. I had some fears upfront about taking Spiro (Hyperakalemia killing me etc)
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Mariah

As long as you do everything your suppose to you have nothing to worry about with Spiro. My doctor's were more scared of Spiro than I am and I proved to them this exact point. I'm a worry wart too, but when it came to this I knew exactly how to handle it and didn't have a worry in the world. A relative who has transitioned too couldn't take Spiro, but then they weren't doing everything your suppose to do when on it. It's probably still the butterflies and just getting used to being on the medication. Good luck and Hugs.
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Rachel

Splitting the dose AP and PM keeps the levels more consistent and decreases the medicine spike. It is best to check with your doctor to make sure how she/he wants it administered.
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