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Is It Safe To Take Aldactone For Hair Loss Problem With Elevated Androsteinedione Level?
hi my Androsteinedione level is slightly elevated 3.67ng/ml. I m suffering from hair loss and thinning, a Dr had prescribed me Aldactone 50mg to be taken for a month once a day. Is it ok to take Aldactone? I heard it has lot of side effects too. Please advise.Thanks
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Hello.Spironolactone is a drug with antiandrogen effect,effective on hair loss.
Its side effects are due to its diuretic effect but at the right dose, the benefits are greater than its risks.I wish you good health.
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Its side effects are due to its diuretic effect but at the right dose, the benefits are greater than its risks.I wish you good health.
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