spironolactone has been researched along with Hives in 2 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Mean hair loss severity at baseline was Sinclair 2." | 1.48 | Female pattern hair loss: a pilot study investigating combination therapy with low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone. ( Sinclair, RD, 2018) |
| " In 11 women (68%), the dosage had to be decreased or the medication discontinued due to side-effects." | 1.27 | Side-effects of spironolactone therapy in the hirsute woman. ( Helfer, EL; Miller, JL; Rose, LI, 1988) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Sinclair, RD | 1 |
| Helfer, EL | 1 |
| Miller, JL | 1 |
| Rose, LI | 1 |
2 other studies available for spironolactone and Hives
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Female pattern hair loss: a pilot study investigating combination therapy with low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alopecia; Diuretics; Drug Combinat | 2018 |
Side-effects of spironolactone therapy in the hirsute woman.
Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Female; Hirsutism; Humans; Menstrual Cycle; Metrorrhagia; Spironolactone; Testoster | 1988 |