Spironolactone and Major depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Major depression 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 Zoloft, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Major depression 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 Major depression?

Major depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings) is found to be associated with 804 drugs and 1,475 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Major depression.

On Jul, 06, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 78 people (0.07%) have Major depression.

Could Spironolactone cause Major depression?

Among these 78 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Major depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Major depression when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 55.84 %
male: 44.16 %

What is the age of people who have Major depression when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Major depression? *

Stress And Anxiety: 36 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 29 people, 37.18%
Suicidal Ideation: 28 people, 35.90%
Fall: 27 people, 34.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 21 people, 26.92%
Weight Decreased: 20 people, 25.64%
Weakness: 20 people, 25.64%
Head Injury: 20 people, 25.64%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 20 people, 25.64%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 24.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 15 people, 19.23%
Toothaches (tooth pain): 11 people, 14.10%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 14.10%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 12.82%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 8.97%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 8.97%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 8.97%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 6 people, 7.69%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 6.41%

* 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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