Spironolactone and Generalised erythema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Generalised erythema is reported as a side effect among people who take Spironolactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tracleer, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Generalised erythema 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 Generalised erythema?

Generalised erythema (redness of the skin all over the body) is found to be associated with 523 drugs and 938 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Generalised erythema.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 29 people (0.02%) have Generalised erythema.

Could Spironolactone cause Generalised erythema?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Generalised erythema? *

What is the gender of people who have Generalised erythema when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 82.76 %
male: 17.24 %

What is the age of people who have Generalised erythema when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

Tracleer: 9 people, 31.03%
Furosemide: 6 people, 20.69%
Lanirapid: 5 people, 17.24%
Adcirca: 5 people, 17.24%
Remodulin: 5 people, 17.24%
Niaspan: 4 people, 13.79%
Nexium: 3 people, 10.34%
Allopurinol: 3 people, 10.34%
Prednisolone: 3 people, 10.34%
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 10.34%

What are other side effects people have besides Generalised erythema? *

Itching: 9 people, 31.03%
Fever: 8 people, 27.59%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 8 people, 27.59%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 27.59%
Pruritus Generalised (generalized itching): 7 people, 24.14%
Dizziness: 7 people, 24.14%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 24.14%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 24.14%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 20.69%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 20.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 20.69%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 5 people, 17.24%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 5 people, 17.24%
Right Ventricular Failure (right half of the heart fails to work): 5 people, 17.24%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 17.24%
Thyroiditis Chronic (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland): 5 people, 17.24%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 3 people, 10.34%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 6.90%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 6.90%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 6.90%

* 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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