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Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause Ascites? 191 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 191 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with SPIRONOLACTONE (spironolactone). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for SPIRONOLACTONE.

191
Reports of Ascites with SPIRONOLACTONE
0.9%
of all SPIRONOLACTONE reports
32
Deaths
143
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ascites From SPIRONOLACTONE?

Of the 191 reports, 32 (16.8%) resulted in death, 143 (74.9%) required hospitalization, and 12 (6.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ascites is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for SPIRONOLACTONE.

What Other Side Effects Does SPIRONOLACTONE Cause?

Acute kidney injury (3,273) Hyperkalaemia (2,518) Hypotension (1,583) Dyspnoea (1,468) Drug ineffective (1,379) Hyponatraemia (1,166) Dizziness (991) Fatigue (990) Fall (947) Off label use (899)

What Other Drugs Cause Ascites?

BEVACIZUMAB (1,067) RIBAVIRIN (1,025) TREPROSTINIL (672) ACETAMINOPHEN (599) SOFOSBUVIR (598) PACLITAXEL (581) LETROZOLE (579) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (561) OXALIPLATIN (533) METHOTREXATE (521)

Which SPIRONOLACTONE Alternatives Have Lower Ascites Risk?

SPIRONOLACTONE vs SPRYCEL SPIRONOLACTONE vs STALEVO SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANNOUS FLUORIDE SPIRONOLACTONE vs STANOZOLOL SPIRONOLACTONE vs STAVUDINE

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SPIRONOLACTONE Full Profile All Ascites Reports All Drugs Causing Ascites SPIRONOLACTONE Demographics