The copper wire used in electrical wiring is a pure substance. It has identical atoms that cannot be separated through chemical means. Copper wires should have a very high level of purity for efficient conductivity; copper wires sold in stores have a 99.99 percent purity. Continue Reading.
Spironolactone fits (blocks) your testosterone receptor, which is why itâs used, but unfortunately, it also disrupts ovulation, estrogen metabolism and adrenal function. The drug causes loss of libido, menstrual irregularity, and breast pain. It has been linked with breast cysts, and possibly breast cancer. By interfering with your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, spironolactone causes low blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and depression. It increases the risk for blood clots. I know you want a fast, effective solution for your hair loss, but spironolactone is not it.
Question: What effects does spironolactone have on my blood potassium and should I be monitored while on it? Answer: Because spironolactone is commonly used in heart failure treatment, its effects on your kidneys are really important. It turns out that spironolactone causes the kidney to retain or hang on to potassium. And it can increase the blood potassium level, and in some patients actually quite significantly, and even in a few to dangerous levels. So with a new addition of spironolactone to your medical regimen, the blood potassium level should be monitored. Initially the first few days after starting it, and then every couple of weeks for probably a month or two to make sure that your blood potassium levels are okay and are not too elevated.