Spironolactone

I was taking aldactone for almost a year in my 20s to treat acne. At 38 I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2. It quickly became stage 4 terminal cancer. I have no family history of cancer and no other disease. As a nurse I find this horrible as I was led to believe it was a safe treatment.

I have tried to get a response from your law company for a year & 1/2, re the drug Spironolactone. No one has responded!
Is there a class action suit still going on?
I have had the similar side effects as those people on your website.
Can someone please contact me with an answer! Thanks, Jon Herzig

I was prescribed. Did some research to discover it was a gender change drug.
Asked my doctor to take me off of it. He did. Some sites say that any breast enlargement is reversible. I would hope so. I do not think the drug would say it was not reversible anyway. Could imagine the lawsuits if it was not reversible. My mother is on it also. Thank you.

i developed very large breast after taking spironolactone for more than 3 years. I am a 69 year old male. My breast are also very sensitive to touch.

Male breast enlargement due to spironolactone use.

Placed on Spironolactone for adult acne and it caused alopecia.

Please call me I was taking spirolactone and developed gynocomastia and lots of trips and nights spend in the hospital due to high numbers in my potassium and almost died.I was giving the spirolactone for my need of a liver transplant.Please get back to me.

I was prescribed Spironolactone for hypertension after taking for one month i had to stop because i developed Gynecomastia. very painful
and enlarged breast. it still bothers me after almost 3 years but the doctor told me that eventually it will go away. i had to take a mammogram to be sure.

I took spironolactone for 2 months in 2018. It sent me into total kidney failure resulting in dialysis and transplant. I also had ARDS and was in a coma for six days. I was 21. My labs were completely normal beforehand.

Hello,
I had a sensitivity to tender breasts while on spironolactone.? I also broke out in cold sweats...
Please advise.

Brest enlargement.

I was taking spironolactone for about a year to treat acne. I was diagnosed at 43 with breast cancer. I do not have a family history of cancer. I have always lived a healthy organic life.

I have been on spironolactone for almost a year and the symptoms were major rash and sore nipples. It took me a while to figure out this drug caused my problems. Now that I stopped taking the drug, the rash has lessened but still erupts, and my sore nipples are less sore. However, when I was checking the obvious rash on my face, limbs, private parts and chest, I notice my breast had increased in size. Doctors said stay off the drug and sent me for a mammogram to check for cancer based on the extra tissue in my breast. Doctors also state this is a known issue.

I have a serious breast enlargement and entire body itching and also chronic kidney damage resulting from a medication that I am taking called Spironolactone, can you help?

I was placed on this medication in 2014 and had a heart attack in 2015. Prior to this i was admitted inthe hospital for something else and the doctor told me that this medication causr damage to my kidney and im still deal with the issue even now being off the medicine since 2015. Im know seeing a Kindey specialist, Urologist for a cyst on my kindey, cardiologist for the heart attack i had. Terrible drug!!

I was on Spironolactone for about 10-12 years for severe acne and the side effects were tolerable up until almost 2 years ago then I started getting horrible acid reflux. It all started there then I had my gallbladder removed in May of this year. Just last week I was diagnosed with gastroparesis which is delayed gastric emptying of the stomach. I continued to take the medication because it cleared up my skin well not realizing what damage it was causing. I finally stopped taking the medication in Sep. of this year. It would burn the heck out of my throat and my doctors told me to just take it with food. I've had numerous dr. appts. and have been in severe discomfort for almost 2 years which is uncalled for. More people need to be warned of these harsh side effects about Spironolactone.

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver was prescribed spironolactone and Lasix my muscles are such that I wake up screaming with intense pain cramps in my legs arms feet hands tenderness in my armpits cannot lift my shoulders. I am not sure if the medication is responsible for that but I was told by my doctors three of them in fact that the medication this Bureau on lactone and the Lasix are responsible for the enlargement of my breasts please advise I understand that the surgical procedure to reduce the breast tissue is expensive, and my insurance will not pay for that. I'm needing help advice as to the the options I have. Thank you

My name is Alva Jones I live in Dallas Texas I'm trying to get some information as to what steps are necessary regarding a medication that was prescribed to me that's cause breast tissue enlargement I am a male the medication is Spironlactone, it is my understanding that the surgical procedure to correct this is expensive please advise. my number is 469-438-xxxx thank you

I was prescribed spironalactone a few years ago just here recently developed gynecomastia in my left breast . Please advised.

Was on Spironolactone for several months. Started having heartburn after each meal. Pain is intense enough to require antacid tablets. Stopped taking Spironolactone but pain still present even after 3 months. Will I have to live with this side effect?

I was prescribed Spironolactone after suffering acute respiratory failure and a heart attack on August 6 2017. I took the drug for 30 days and 2 months later I was getting man boobs and swollen armpits. I have since been diagnosed with gynocomastia which will require surgery in the near future to alleviate the humiliation and daily pain I suffer

After two weeks on Spironolactone my hair starting falling out at the roots. I did some research online and found that other people had the same reaction. I immediately stopped taking the drug and called my dermatologist, but the hair kept falling out. This is very emotional for a woman to go through.

I have cirrhosis of the liver and was prescribed spironolactone and lasix to remove fluid retention which turned out to be about 50 lbs worth. After just several months of using spironolactone I started developing lumpy sore and very tender enlarged breasts..what can be done about this

I began experiencing crippling pain to have neuropathy-like symptoms in my feet, including burning, painless twitching, stinging pain in my big toes,proceeded eventually by muscle spasms in my feet and arms. approximately 3 -4 months after taking Spironolactone. A few months later I developed debilitating pain/tightness along my clavicles and in my shoulders. I can't lift my shoulders or pull them back to kind of stretch/open up the chest area without EXTREME INTENSE pain. It's like all the muscles have shortened. The pain has spread into my upper arms, neck, and head as well. Other syptoms have been:

- blurry vision
- breast pain /swelling
- Swollen, painful and tender lymph
glands in my neck and armpit, which
prevents me from resting or sleeping
comfortably.
- Difficulty swallowing
- nausea / vomiting
- Sweating
- Itchy skin and rash on my body
- Confusion /short term memory loss

This has been a very debilitating experience and has altered my quality of life.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis in 2007. I was prescribed spironalactone then and have been taking it for fluid retention for 11 years. I had a TIPS procedure done in 2009. I was instructed by my Dr to continue taking both spironalactone and lasix ever since. My blood work has shown high levels of potassium several times over the years and I have developed breasts. Do I have any recourse in this situation? I truly believe the spironalactone is the cause of several of my health issues.

I was on spironolactone for several years for polycystic ovarian syndrome developed ductal carcinoma in both breasts do I have recourse

I took spironolactone and I developed
Gynecomastia due I have a recourse
Please advise
K A

Bilateral gynecomastia right breast been taking spironolactone since 2000

My husband is taking Spironolactone for high blood pressure and we just found out he's growing boob's do we have a case.

spironolactone caused enlarged breasts. I am facing operation on both breasts. Left breast continues to hurt and large
lumps are in that breast. I am a senior in fairly good health
77 years old and now this happens!

My Doctor prescribed Spironolactone for water reduction, I've been on this medication for 5 years and have developed gynecomastia. Do I have any recourse? Thanks

I was prescribed spironolactone for congestive heart failure and my chest became painfully engorged in 2012 while i was in prison..now I have gynocemastia..the cardiologist discontinued use, but restarted the medication at a lower dosage, but my once muscular pecs have fatty tissue like breast now, and i'm looking for legal recourse

had 2 operations. one on the right breast in Chicago and one in Phoenix

I have Gynecomastia I think it is due from Spirolactone just want to know if I have any recourse took it for about 4 years.

while taking spironolactone I developed a large left breast. I had to have a mammogram and my nipple was extremely sore.the mammogram showed a mass.this was extremely concerning for me as im am 100%dependent on my heart defibrillator that paces 24/7

I have gynecomastia in my breasts and a painful right breast . I had a mammogram and ultrasound done a while back and a ct scan done . My primary care physician told
Me it was from the Spirolactone I want prescribed by my cardiologist . When I went to see him and asked him about it he said yes it was one of the side effects and took me off the medication. This is very embarrassing and painful

Hello,
As anyone taken Spironolactone for cystic adult acne, and experienced throat spasms called Cricopharyngeal Spasm? It occurred around the same time I was experiencing tightness in the test. I only administered the drug for 4 weeks but the side effects have persisted.

my husband has the breast growing also and when he took this medicine he also ended up getting a bad case of the gout and it was due to the spirolactone,,,

I was given Spironolactone combined with HCTZ a year a half ago and I have devoloped gynecomastia....my left breast is very painful with hard masses and at least 2x's larger than my right. I had a mammogram and an ultra sound recently and my primary care doctor confirmed that I had gynecomastia... I am faced with a lifetime of possible surgery and pain. I am a 68 year old male and this is very embrassing, not to mention of my 5 fold increased risk for breast cancer. This product needs to be taken off the market and those who have suffered compensated. Can you help me.

Spironolactone use has caused gynocomastia. Discontinued meds, but no reduction in tissue, 6 months since last use.

My use of sporolactone caused gynomastica

Lost both breast due to sponalactone, recently. Surgery was performed @ Emory Medical Atlanta Georgia. 23 Aug 2016

Hi, I was prescribed Sprironolactone for high blood pressure and after a few months I was taken off because I had developed gynecomastia.

In 2014 I was prescribed spironolactone as a diuretic and to treat congestive heart failure. Within months I developed enlarged tender breast. I was not told this was a side effect of the drug. I have since changed to lasiks when necessary but have not had reduction in the breast enlargement. It is embarrassing and has caused me much concern. Not to mention the fact that there can be breast complications down the road.

My husband was taking Spironolactone and now he has a lump in his right breast . Monday when he went to the doctor they told him it was the pills he was taking now his left breast is sore as well. Friday he is going for a mammogram and I am worried if this is for your heart why would they give him something with theses harsh side effects.

I was put on Aldactone 1 year ago... I now have Gynecomastia in both breasts. I will have to go through breast reduction surgery because it not only is painful and ugly but it increases my chances of breast cancer 5 times the normal level... I really feel that I should be compensated for all I have gone through and have to go through with the surgery.

Thank you,

Greg

MY doctor put me on this medicine and only told me he would have to keep check of my potassium. HE never told me about the breast enlargement,and if it occured it would not return to normal. My breast look stupid and are still sore after a year.

MY DOCTOR PERSCRIBED SPIRONOLACTONE TO ME BUT HE DIDN'T SAY WHAT FOR. NOW I AM HAVING SEVERE HOT FLASHES BECAUSE OF TH DRG CAUSING HORMAL CHANGES AND I CAN'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR IT BECAUSE OF HEART DESEASE. I'M JUS LEFT TO SUFFER THE REST OF MY LIFE AND THIS IS NOT FAIR TO ME. I WENT 17 YEARS WITHOUT HOT FLASHES AND NOW I HAVE THEM BECAUSE OF THIS DRUG.

Hi,my name is Ronnie Royster and I was prescribed Spironolactone about 12 years ago for congestive heart failure. I developed enlarged breasts and about 3 years ago my doctor took me of the medication. He put me on Lasix instead and told me that the spironolactone helped contribute to me having the enlarged breasts problem. I had gynomastia surgery about 3 years ago to help with the problem. This is all in my medical charts at my primary care physican's office.

Hi, my name is Jeff, I'm 63 years old and am recovering from Hepatic Cirrohsis and was prescribed spironolactone and Lasix, presumably for diuretic reasons, but have experienced painful enlarged breasts after 2 years on this drug. I am not a vain person, but I think I am in need of breast reduction surgery, as I had bladder cancer surgery 3 years ago and don't want to risk breast cancer. My condition is a documented side effect of spironolactone use, and my Gastroenterologist halved my dose, but did not cancel it. What am I to do?

Hi, my name is jada. I was prescribed spirolactone over 9years ago & recently stopped taking it in 2012 due to harsh side effects. I have permanent nerve damage, skin conditions, and a lot of other permanent issues. I want to know if I can pursue this case. Thanks sincerely, jada