Spironolactone and Sweating increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sweating increased 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 2 - 5 years also take Furosemide, and have Cardiac failure congestive.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sweating increased 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 Sweating increased?

Sweating increased (excess sweating) is found to be associated with 676 drugs and 413 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sweating increased.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 32 people (0.03%) have Sweating increased.

Could Spironolactone cause Sweating increased?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Sweating increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Sweating increased when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 53.12 %
male: 46.88 %

What is the age of people who have Sweating increased when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sweating increased? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 25.00%
Oedema Lower Limb (fluid collection in tissue of lower leg): 6 people, 18.75%
Fever: 6 people, 18.75%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 18.75%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 5 people, 15.62%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 5 people, 15.62%
Chills (felling of cold): 5 people, 15.62%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 15.62%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 15.62%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 3.12%

* 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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