Links between Spironolactone and gastric problems

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I have had an endoscopy today which indicates some erosion of the first part of

the duodenun, gastritis and a small hiatus hernia.

I have done some research on possible links to taking spiro (now 150mg

daily)which I have done since diagnosed with conn's in 2004. My conn's is stable

and I am currently discharged from King's College Hospital (London) endo dept.

BP is fine (115/78 today at hospital). The stomach stuff has been going on since

January.

Found this online:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1539051/?tool=pmcentrez - main

point:

Conclusion The risk of gastroduodenal ulcers or upper gastrointestinal bleeding

is significantly increased in patients using spironolactone.

Has anyone else experienced stomach problems from taking spiro long term?