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spironolactone and Depression

spironolactone has been researched along with Depression in 14 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Depression: Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A double blind placebo controlled randomized cross over study was conducted to assess the response to spironolactone by patients suffering from 'Premenstrual Syndrome'."9.07Premenstrual syndrome and spironolactone. ( Burnet, RB; Easterbrook, EG; McKinnon, RA; Radden, HS, 1991)
" The addition of spironolactone to her previous medications controlled and normalized hypertension, hypokalemia, and hormonal abnormalities within 4 months."7.76Resistant hypertension in an aged woman presenting with clinical features simulating ectopic ACTH syndrome--response to spironolactone--. ( Harada, E; Mizuno, Y; Morikawa, Y; Nakagawa, H; Saito, Y; Semba, F; Yasue, H; Yoshimura, M, 2010)
"Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function with an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT) is an ongoing randomized controlled trial of spironolactone versus placebo for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)."5.17Baseline characteristics of patients in the treatment of preserved cardiac function heart failure with an aldosterone antagonist trial. ( Anand, IS; Boineau, R; Clausell, N; Desai, AS; Diaz, R; Fleg, JL; Gordeev, I; Harty, B; Heitner, JF; Kim, HY; Kobulia, B; Lewis, EF; Li, R; Markov, V; O'Meara, E; Pfeffer, MA; Pitt, B; Shaburishvili, T; Shah, SJ; Solomon, SD; Sweitzer, NK, 2013)
"A double blind placebo controlled randomized cross over study was conducted to assess the response to spironolactone by patients suffering from 'Premenstrual Syndrome'."5.07Premenstrual syndrome and spironolactone. ( Burnet, RB; Easterbrook, EG; McKinnon, RA; Radden, HS, 1991)
" The addition of spironolactone to her previous medications controlled and normalized hypertension, hypokalemia, and hormonal abnormalities within 4 months."3.76Resistant hypertension in an aged woman presenting with clinical features simulating ectopic ACTH syndrome--response to spironolactone--. ( Harada, E; Mizuno, Y; Morikawa, Y; Nakagawa, H; Saito, Y; Semba, F; Yasue, H; Yoshimura, M, 2010)
" Subsequently, gynecomastia developed as a side effect of spironolactone and digoxin treatment."3.75[A mourning case that referred with sexual identity disorder secondary to a general medical condition]. ( Ceri, O; Koçak, OM; Soykan, A; Tatlidil, E; Yilmaz, A, 2009)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (28.57)18.7374
1990's1 (7.14)18.2507
2000's1 (7.14)29.6817
2010's5 (35.71)24.3611
2020's3 (21.43)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ragmanauskaite, L1
Kahn, B1
Ly, B1
Yeung, H1
Balogh, DB1
Molnar, A1
Hosszu, A1
Lakat, T1
Hodrea, J1
Szabo, AJ1
Lenart, L1
Fekete, A1
Sbolli, M1
O'Connor, CM1
Hamo, CE1
Heitner, JF2
Pfeffer, MA2
Kim, HY2
Kenwood, CT1
Assmann, SF1
Solomon, SD2
Boineau, R2
Fleg, JL2
Spertus, JA1
Lewis, EF2
Jing, L1
Duan, TT1
Tian, M1
Yuan, Q1
Tan, JW1
Zhu, YY1
Ding, ZY1
Cao, J1
Yang, YX1
Zhang, X1
Mao, RR1
Richter-Levin, G1
Zhou, QX1
Xu, L1
Yilmaz, A1
Ceri, O1
Tatlidil, E1
Koçak, OM1
Soykan, A1
Harada, E1
Yasue, H1
Mizuno, Y1
Morikawa, Y1
Nakagawa, H1
Semba, F1
Yoshimura, M1
Saito, Y1
Wu, TC1
Chen, HT1
Chang, HY1
Yang, CY1
Hsiao, MC1
Cheng, ML1
Chen, JC1
Shah, SJ1
Sweitzer, NK1
Anand, IS1
Harty, B1
Clausell, N1
Desai, AS1
Diaz, R1
Gordeev, I1
Markov, V1
O'Meara, E1
Kobulia, B1
Shaburishvili, T1
Pitt, B1
Li, R1
Taylor, JW1
Zweifler, AJ1
Esler, M1
Burnet, RB1
Radden, HS1
Easterbrook, EG1
McKinnon, RA1
Rawlins, MD1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure With an Aldosterone Antagonist (TOPCAT)[NCT00094302]Phase 33,445 participants (Actual)Interventional2006-08-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Aborted Cardiac Arrest

First incidence of aborted cardiac arrest (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo0.09
Spironolactone0.05

All-cause Mortality

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo4.6
Spironolactone4.2

Cardiovascular Mortality

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo3.1
Spironolactone2.8

Cardiovascular-related Hospitalization

Hospitalization for MI, stroke or the management of heart failure, whichever occurred first (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo6.2
Spironolactone5.5

Chloride

Average post-baseline Chloride, taking into consideration baseline Chloride, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo102.33
Spironolactone102.26

Composite Outcome of Cardiovascular Mortality or Cardiovascular-related Hospitalization (i.e., Hospitalization for Myocardial Infarction(MI), Stroke, or the Management of Heart Failure), Whichever Occurred First

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo7.8
Spironolactone7.2

Composite Outcome of Cardiovascular Mortality, Aborted Cardiac Arrest, or Hospitalization for the Management of Heart Failure, Whichever Occurred First

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo6.6
Spironolactone5.9

Composite Outcome of Sudden Death or Aborted Cardiac Arrest, Whichever Occurred First

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo1.1
Spironolactone1.0

Composite Outcome of Sudden Death, Aborted Cardiac Arrest, or Hospitalization for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia, Whichever Occurred First

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo1.1
Spironolactone1.0

Depression Symptoms, as Measured by Patient Health Questionnaire.

"Average post-baseline depression, taking into consideration baseline depression, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual.~The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a 10-item, self-administered instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. Scores can range from 0-27, in which lower scores reflect better mental health status. The PH-Q was administered at the following study visits: baseline, month 12 and annually thereafter. Valid translations of this questionnaire were only available for subjects enrolled in the United States and Canada." (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

Interventionunits on a scale (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo5.6
Spironolactone5.1

Deterioration of Renal Function

First incidence of a deterioration of renal function. The TOPCAT protocol defines deterioration of renal function as occurring if a subject has a serum creatinine value which is at least double the baseline value for that subject, and is also above the upper limit of normal (assumed to be 1.0 mg/dL for females and 1.2 mg/dL for males.) (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo2.2
Spironolactone3.2

Development of Atrial Fibrillation, Among Subjects Without a History of Atrial Fibrillation at Baseline.

First incidence of atrial fibrillation among subjects without a history of atrial fibrillation at baseline (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo1.4
Spironolactone1.4

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Average post-baseline GFR, taking into consideration baseline GFR, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionmL/min/1.73m2 (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo67.50
Spironolactone65.20

Hospitalization for Any Reason

First incidence of a hospitalization for any reason (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo20.0
Spironolactone18.8

Hospitalization for the Management of Heart Failure

First incidence of a hospitalization for the management of heart failure (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo4.6
Spironolactone3.8

Myocardial Infarction

First incidence of myocardial infarction (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo1.1
Spironolactone1.2

New Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Among Subjects Without a History of Diabetes Mellitus at Baseline.

First incidence of new onset diabetes mellitus among subjects without a history of diabetes mellitus at baseline. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo0.7
Spironolactone0.7

Potassium

Average post-baseline Potassium, taking into consideration baseline Potassium, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo4.32
Spironolactone4.49

Quality of Life, as Measured by McMaster Overall Treatment Evaluation Questionnaire.

"Average post-baseline quality of life, taking into consideration baseline quality of life and treatment group.~The McMaster Overall Treatment Evaluation questionnaire is a self-administered 3-item instrument that measures a patient's perception of change in their health-related quality of life since the start of therapy. The questionnaire consists of a single question - Since treatment started, has there been any change in your activity limitation, symptoms and/or feelings related to your heart condition? Scores can range from -7 to +7, and higher scores reflect better health status. The questionnaire was administered at the following study visits: month 4 and month 12. Valid translations of this questionnaire were only available for subjects enrolled in the United States, Canada and Argentina." (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

Interventionunits on a scale (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo1.2
Spironolactone1.2

Quality of Life, as Measured by the EuroQOL Visual Analog Scale.

"Average post-baseline quality of life, taking into consideration baseline quality of life, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual.~The EuroQOL visual analog scale (EQ5D) is a single-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies current health status. Scores can range from 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. The EQ5D was administered at the following study visits: baseline, month 4, month 12 and annually thereafter." (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

Interventionunits on a scale (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo65.9
Spironolactone66.4

Quality of Life, as Measured by the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire.

"Average post-baseline quality of life, taking into consideration baseline quality of life, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual.~The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) is a 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies physical function, symptoms (frequency, severity and recent change), social function, self-efficacy and knowledge, and quality of life. Scores are transformed to a range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. The KCCQ was administered at the following study visits: baseline, month 4, month 12 and annually thereafter." (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

Interventionunits on a scale (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo63.1
Spironolactone64.4

Serum Creatinine

Average post-baseline serum creatinine, taking into consideration baseline serum creatinine, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

Interventionmg/dL (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo1.11
Spironolactone1.17

Sodium

Average post-baseline Sodium, taking into consideration baseline Sodium, treatment group, the time between the post-baseline measures, and the correlation between repeated measures within an individual. (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionmEq/L (Least Squares Mean)
Placebo140.95
Spironolactone140.33

Stroke

First incidence of stroke (NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo1.1
Spironolactone1.0

Total Hospitalizations (Including Repeat Hospitalizations) for the Management of Heart Failure

(NCT00094302)
Timeframe: Randomization through each subject's last semi-annual visit, up to a maximum of 6 years per subject.

InterventionEvents per 100 person-years (Number)
Placebo8.3
Spironolactone6.8

Reviews

2 reviews available for spironolactone and Depression

ArticleYear
Acne and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Teenager.
    Dermatologic clinics, 2020, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Androgen Antagonists; Androgens; Contracepti

2020
Variability in response to drugs.
    British medical journal, 1974, Oct-12, Volume: 4, Issue:5936

    Topics: Acute Disease; Acylation; Chlorthalidone; Chronic Disease; Depression; Diazoxide; Digoxin; Dose-Resp

1974

Trials

3 trials available for spironolactone and Depression

ArticleYear
Baseline distribution of participants with depression and impaired quality of life in the Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist Trial.
    Circulation. Heart failure, 2015, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Comorbidity; Depression; Female; Heart Failure; Humans; Life Style; Logisti

2015
Baseline characteristics of patients in the treatment of preserved cardiac function heart failure with an aldosterone antagonist trial.
    Circulation. Heart failure, 2013, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Argentina; Comorbidity; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Electrocardiography; Female; Heart Fa

2013
Premenstrual syndrome and spironolactone.
    The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology, 1991, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Androgens; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrome; Spironolactone

1991

Other Studies

9 other studies available for spironolactone and Depression

ArticleYear
Antidepressant effect in diabetes-associated depression: A novel potential of RAAS inhibition.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2020, Volume: 118

    Topics: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; B

2020
Aldosterone: Behind the Scenes of Depression and Heart Failure?
    JACC. Heart failure, 2020, Volume: 8, Issue:12

    Topics: Aldosterone; Depression; Heart Failure; Humans; Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; Spironolacto

2020
Despair-associated memory requires a slow-onset CA1 long-term potentiation with unique underlying mechanisms.
    Scientific reports, 2015, Oct-09, Volume: 5

    Topics: Animals; CA1 Region, Hippocampal; Corticosterone; Depression; Dizocilpine Maleate; Excitatory Amino

2015
[A mourning case that referred with sexual identity disorder secondary to a general medical condition].
    Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry, 2009,Summer, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Bereavement; Depression; Digoxin; Erectile Dysfunction; Female; Gender Identity; Gynecomastia; Human

2009
Resistant hypertension in an aged woman presenting with clinical features simulating ectopic ACTH syndrome--response to spironolactone--.
    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 2010, Volume: 49, Issue:20

    Topics: 11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2; ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Ag

2010
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist spironolactone prevents chronic corticosterone induced depression-like behavior.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2013, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Corticosterone; Depression; Hippocampus; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Hypoth

2013
Mental symptoms and electrolyte imbalance.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 1979, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Chlorine; Cognition Disorders; Confusion; Depression; Diuretics; Female; Humans; Hyponatremia;

1979
Drugs for hypertension.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1977, Mar-11, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Antihypertensive Agents; Benzothiadiazines; Clonidine; Depression; Diuretics; Drug Combinations; Dru

1977
Factors influencing the choice of antihypertensive agents.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1976, Volume: 60, Issue:7

    Topics: Age Factors; Aldosterone; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Clonidine; Depression; Diabetes Complications;

1976