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Beth, Alameda, CA
May 14th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Cleared up deep, cystic acne within a few days. |
| Cons: | Dry/itchy eyelids, some mild tiredness, foot cramps/charlie horse in the feet initially (got over it after a year or so) |
| Bottom Line: | I had acne in my teens/early 20s that seemed to subside after hitting my mid 20s and taking Ortho-Novum 777. At around 35 (after playing around with my birthcontrol) my acne returned worse than I ever remember it being when I was a teen. I started taking Spironolactone about 2 years ago and I wish I had access to this drug years ago. Definitely worth a try for anyone who has tried everything else with little success. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | $6.00 |
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Froggirl68, Lenoir, NC
May 14th, 2008 |
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| Bottom Line: | I am 39 and have been living with the fight of acne for 25 years. I have tried everything under the sun but nothing works. I switch doctors to try Accutane but he suggested Spironolactone because my hormones were somewhat elevated. I have been on Spironolactone for almost 2 months. I haven't seen much improvment as far as oil and was farirly clear for a few weeks. A few weeks ago I started breaking out really bad with cystic acne all over my chin and forehead. My doctor put me back on my antibiotic for a couple months until Spironolactone kicked in. I still haven't noticed much of a change in oil or the acne. Is this nromal or is this not going to work for me?????? |
| Price Paid: | $5.00 |
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skin blues, New York
May 13th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clear skin! |
| Cons: | Irregular cycles |
| Bottom Line: | It took about seven weeks (one month at 50 mg daily followed by an increase to 100 mg daily) but for the first time in many years my skin has made a tremendous improvement. If I get any blemishes at all, they last about two days a month. They're typically tiny and non-inflamed and only noticeable to me. But I consider my skin to be "normal" finally. It feels smoother and healthier than ever. The cycle irregularity doesn't really bother me, though I realize that could get frustrating for some. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | skin blues has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $15.00 |
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Jennifer, TX
May 12th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | 100% CLEAR SKIN for the first time in 25 years! No kidding.... |
| Cons: | increased frequency of urination, but this can be helped by decreasing the dose taken in the evening. I take 25mg at night, and 50mg in the mornings. |
| Bottom Line: | This is the first thing that has ever worked for me in over 25 years of going to different dermatologists. I have tried just about everything except accutane, I was afraid of that stuff! This works a miracle. Never did I think I would be able to go without make-up, but honestly, I can now, and nobody notices. It's WONDERFUL. I am so thankful that I switched docs. This is the first thing she suggested. Careful about potential pregnancies though. I've had my tubes tied, so it's no problem. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TREATMENT! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jennifer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $20.00 |
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annabelle, wyoming
May 12th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clears your face up, is not an antibiotic so no danger for staying on it for a long time. It is a diuretic, makes you shed water weight. |
| Cons: | a couple little dizzy spells, not bad at all though. You need to go off it 30 days prior to trying to get pregnant. |
| Bottom Line: | This is also the only thing that has ever worked for me. I actually just got back on it. YES, you will break out just as bad as before you were on it when you go off it. I went off it to try and get pregnant for 7 months and broke out really bad with cystic acne on cheeks and forhead,chest, and some on my neck! I found out my husband has fertility issues and decided to go back on it until we can get help gettting pregnant and I actually do get pregnant. Blondie........I just started Isolaz. I had my first treatment a week ago. You really don't think it helped? I've heard really good things about it. Did they tell you to extract all your zits the night after the procedure? I'm blonde too:) |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | $10.00 |
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Kristy, Saint Louis, MO
May 11th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | FINALLY...clear skin! |
| Cons: | None |
| Bottom Line: | I am almost 30 years old and have suffered cystic acne sine my teens. After trying every product, drug, etc, available, including 2 rounds of accutane, I had given up hope. I cam across this site about 4 months ago and immediately approached my dermatologist regarding spironolactone. I have just started my third month of treatment at 100mg per day and for the first time in my life I have clear skin. I have had no negative side effects to this drug and would highly reccommend this to anyone. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Kristy has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $6.00 |
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violet, south east,england
May 11th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | smoother skin, reduced acne, not having to wash hair as much = more self confidence |
| Cons: | outbreaks in first couple of weeks, feeling fait, dizzy... |
| Bottom Line: | If your acne is because of haywire hormones then this is the pill for you! absolutely amazing!!! breakouts in the first couple of weeks but do try and stick it out and you wont regret it. im on my fourth week taking 100mg per day and i feel like a new woman. im no longer waking up to new spots but instead watching them vanish day by day. I know how it feels when you feel like you are stuck under a black cloud that just wont quit, however spiro will bring the light back into your life..well it has for me. good luck everyone.... xxxxxxx |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | violet has used this item for about a month. |
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Steph, Canada
May 10th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | It works. |
| Cons: | Lower sex drive, feel tired |
| Bottom Line: | Use it but ween your dose down after 4 or 5 months. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Steph has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $7.00 |
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thinking positively, FL
May 8th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | much smoother skin / starting to dry out |
| Cons: | steady menstruation |
| Bottom Line: | hi girls! been taking about 7 weeks now - started with 50 mg once a day for three weeks now on 100 mg per day
starting FINALLY to see improvement , my skin is so smooth and soft
i am not breaking out in usual places but smaller break outs where i havent before - i have have never had bad acne just very persistent (been on accutane once and dont want to go that route again) i was getting the cystic acne on my chin forever - everywhere else just bumpy
starting now to see an overall improvement and anxious to see results in another few months. only problem for me has been last 4 weeks of consistent period - yuck!!!! no other side effects! Good luck my friends! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | thinking positively has used this item for a few months. |
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Kevin, Madison
May 8th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | STOPS breakout right after taking it the first day |
| Cons: | not available in stores; prescription type |
| Bottom Line: | I'm a dude, and I was aware that almost all users are female. But I didn't notice or feel anything bad after a month; taking 50mg everyday. Saw result immediately. I know coz I break out very frequently. Bought spiro at "in-house pharmacy", quite cheap. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Kevin has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | $12.99 |
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