Aldactone vs other diuretics

[plowboy]

I was told that aldactone is potassium spareing diuretec. Which is good. I normally take hydrochlorothiazide which is a glorified lasix i belive. I cut 6 to 7 lbs overnight. I dont eat the next day and chew on very very little amount of shaved ice if a must to make fight weight at 185. Is aldactone better and 3easier on the body. I was told it doesnt work over night it takes a week to get it off.

 

[maldorf]

I can't speak to how effective it is for cutting weight, but I do take it every day as a treatment for my heart now that ive had a heart attack.

I just thought I might mention that some guys cant take it because it causes gyno. I personally have been ok, but the doc warned me and ive seen it on the web that it can cause gyno. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[plowboy]

wow i had no idea a diuretic could cause gyno

 

[caveman]

i believe that if ur taking aldactone for 3-6 days before a show and thats it, the gyno is/was no issue for me. Its when using for extented periods that it becomes an issue.

 

[Emery]

I was told that aldactone is potassium spareing diuretec. Which is good. I normally take hydrochlorothiazide which is a glorified lasix i belive. I cut 6 to 7 lbs overnight. I dont eat the next day and chew on very very little amount of shaved ice if a must to make fight weight at 185. Is aldactone better and 3easier on the body. I was told it doesnt work over night it takes a week to get it off.

Aldactone is potassium sparing, hydrochlorothiazide is not lasix, Furosemide is lasix. Hydrochlorothiazide is the same as Aldactone I believe, it is also known as HCTZ.

Lasix, if taken regular, needs potassium taken with as well and a BMP(lab) checked routinely... If using every once in a while in low dose for bodybuilding purposes, this is different...

 

[maldorf]

Question

Anyone out there know why aldactone can cause gyno? Id like to know the mechanism out of simple curiosity. Guess im too lazy now to go look it up on the net.