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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Leg Cramps While On Spironlactone?
I have taken spironolactone for a week. O I am d Experiencing many of the listed side effects including shortness of breath, constriction in my throat(mild), tingling in fingers, leg cramps, some light headed ness and dizziness. It is doing a good job controlling my blood pressure and reducing swelling. Should I stop taking it?
If the symptoms started once you started to take spironolactone, then, I think should stop taking it and report to your caring doctor. He/she might switch to another diuretic and observe if the symptoms will disappear.
If not, then, should look for other cardiovascular or pulmonary problems.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Leg Cramps While On Spironlactone?
Hello, If the symptoms started once you started to take spironolactone, then, I think should stop taking it and report to your caring doctor. He/she might switch to another diuretic and observe if the symptoms will disappear. If not, then, should look for other cardiovascular or pulmonary problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician