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spironolactone and Impotence

spironolactone has been researched along with Impotence in 7 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" 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)
"Therapy with spironolactone is often associated with estrogenlike side-effects, including impotence and gynecomastia in men and menstrual irregularity in women."3.65Spironolactone and endocrine dysfunction. ( , 1976)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (71.43)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (28.57)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yilmaz, A1
Ceri, O1
Tatlidil, E1
Koçak, OM1
Soykan, A1
Ménard, J1
Moss, HB1
Procci, WR1
Zarren, HS1
Black, PM1
Esch, I1
Placheta, P1
Greenblatt, DJ1
Koch-Weser, J1

Trials

1 trial available for spironolactone and Impotence

ArticleYear
[Treatment of essential hypertension with spironolactone with reference to the plasma renin activity].
    Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 1973, Jun-08, Volume: 85, Issue:23

    Topics: Blood Pressure; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Erectile Dysfunction; Gastrointestinal Diseas

1973

Other Studies

6 other studies available for spironolactone and Impotence

ArticleYear
[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
The 45-year story of the development of an anti-aldosterone more specific than spironolactone.
    Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 2004, Mar-31, Volume: 217, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Antihypertensive Agents; Cardiovascular Diseases; Chlorthalidone; Clinical Trials as Topic; Erectile

2004
Sexual dysfunction associated with oral antihypertensive medication: a critical survey of the literature.
    General hospital psychiatry, 1982, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Antihypertensive Agents; Clonidine; Diuretics; Erectile Dysfunction; Guanethidine; Humans; Hypertens

1982
Unilateral gynecomastia and impotence during low-dose spironolactone administration in men.
    Military medicine, 1975, Volume: 140, Issue:6

    Topics: Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Erectile Dysfunction; Gynecomastia; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Spi

1975
Spironolactone and endocrine dysfunction.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1976, Volume: 85, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Age Factors; Androgen Antagonists; Animals; Child, Presc

1976
Gynecomastia and impotence: complications of spironolactone therapy.
    JAMA, 1973, Jan-01, Volume: 223, Issue:1

    Topics: Erectile Dysfunction; Gynecomastia; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Spironolactone

1973