Spironolactone and Diabetic hyperosmolar coma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diabetic hyperosmolar coma is reported as a side effect among people who take Spironolactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Dementia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diabetic hyperosmolar coma when taking Spironolactone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 119,147 people who have side effects when taking Spironolactone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Spironolactone?

Spironolactone has active ingredients of spironolactone. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 122,947 Spironolactone users. Check the latest studies of Spironolactone.

What is Diabetic hyperosmolar coma?

Diabetic hyperosmolar coma (diabetes coma due to extremely high blood sugar (glucose) levels; extreme lack of water (dehydration)) is found to be associated with 88 drugs and 262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diabetic hyperosmolar coma.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 24 people (0.02%) have Diabetic hyperosmolar coma.

Could Spironolactone cause Diabetic hyperosmolar coma?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Diabetic hyperosmolar coma when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 15 %
male: 85 %

What is the age of people who have Diabetic hyperosmolar coma when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

Nifedipine: 20 people, 83.33%
Risperidone: 20 people, 83.33%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 20 people, 83.33%
Donepezil: 16 people, 66.67%
Donepezil Hydrochloride: 4 people, 16.67%
Lisinopril: 3 people, 12.50%
Tequin: 2 people, 8.33%
Aspirin: 2 people, 8.33%
Ranitidine: 2 people, 8.33%
Norvasc: 2 people, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Diabetic hyperosmolar coma? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 10 people, 41.67%
Swallowing Difficulty: 5 people, 20.83%
Weakness: 2 people, 8.33%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 8.33%
Diabetes: 2 people, 8.33%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 8.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 4.17%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 1 person, 4.17%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 1 person, 4.17%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 1 person, 4.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 20 people, 83.33%
Depression: 20 people, 83.33%
Dementia (madness): 20 people, 83.33%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 8.33%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 4.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on spironolactone (the active ingredients of Spironolactone) and Spironolactone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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