How to Stop Taking Spironolactone

auroratrans · December 31, 2017, 03:07:10 AM

What is the way to discontinue the spironolactone after an orchiectomy? Does the dose decrease gradually or stop abruptly?

please don't forget the details "if you can"

Cristyjade30 · December 31, 2017, 03:20:29 AM

I would also like to hear the answer, I am scheduled for orch in a few months.
I'm sure my endo will want to step it down slowly. I don't think it's ever wise to
Stop a dietetic blood pressure med cold turkey.

Ellement_of_Freedom · December 31, 2017, 07:28:10 AM

I stopped it cold turkey when I switched to Androcur and was perfectly fine.

It was bringing my blood pressure way too low though.

Devlyn · December 31, 2017, 07:33:41 AM

You just stop taking it, in my case it was a week before surgery. I do miss the salt cravings.

Hugs, Devlyn

auroratrans · December 31, 2017, 07:49:00 AM

Thanks all 💗

Ellement_of_Freedom are you "orchiectomy" or no
And Androcur Does cause depression or no

Ellement_of_Freedom · December 31, 2017, 08:07:45 AM

Quote from: auroratrans on December 31, 2017, 07:49:00 AM
Ellement_of_Freedom are you "orchiectomy" or no
And Androcur Does cause depression or no

No orchi as I'm having SRS with Suporn in a year.

And I think it does when the dosage is too high. It is very strong and I only take one every other day, and I'm not depressed.

kelly_aus · January 01, 2018, 01:05:37 AM

Quote from: auroratrans on December 31, 2017, 07:49:00 AM
Thanks all 💗

Ellement_of_Freedom are you "orchiectomy" or no
And Androcur Does cause depression or no

Yes, Androcur can cause depression, particularly at higher doses. It happened to me a couple of times before I discontinued AA's under my doctor's supervision. A depressive episode would trigger a short break from Androcur, about 2 weeks, and then restarting at a lower dose.

auroratrans · January 01, 2018, 09:16:37 AM

Quote from: kelly_aus on January 01, 2018, 01:05:37 AM
Yes, Androcur can cause depression, particularly at higher doses. It happened to me a couple of times before I discontinued AA's under my doctor's supervision. A depressive episode would trigger a short break from Androcur, about 2 weeks, and then restarting at a lower dose.

Me 2

That's why I asked
But now I take spironolactone it's good
Thanks for sharing
Hug

kelly_aus · January 01, 2018, 09:57:23 AM

I stopped Androcur due to side effects and find that, as per my doctors suggestion, I don't need a T blocker at all any more.

Rachel · January 01, 2018, 03:20:00 PM

I stopped spironolactone 2 days before GCS as per my doctor.

auroratrans · January 04, 2018, 12:36:59 AM

Thanks all

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