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Anonymous, St Paul, MN May 2nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: easy to take, doesn't cause weird skin changes (like rashes, redness, flakiness, which i got with differin, benzoyl peroxide) Cons: i'm kind of concerned about the long-term effects and how long i can take it for/ what will happen if i stop taking it...as for side effects, i do notice that i am urinating more frequently but i don't have any problems with needing to go at night Bottom Line: I'm taking 50 mg a day, I'm 23 and have had acne for 10+ years, I'm also taking BCP and using Duac. This medication is amazing (or maybe it's the combination of sprionolactone with duac?). I was given the prescription 4 days ago and i have not gotten a large pimple since then (I have gotten a couple very small whiteheads that disappear after a day or so). Further, I forgot to wash my face one night (and my makeup/ dirt/ oil from the day was still on my face), and this usually means a bad break out, but I haven't! I do feel slightly more winded/ tired, but nothing unusual. I can still do light exercise (walking, bike riding) without any problems. My only concerns are about long-term use/ dependency, and how it might affect my kidneys, although my derm told me that there are no serious effects, especially since my dose is so small (50 mg)... Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

loraine, new york May 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: none yet Cons: more periods, dry skin Bottom Line: can somebody pleaseeee tell me how long for spiro to start working? I have been on it for 1 month already, and see no major results. I still brake out especially on jaw line. My skin is dry and flacky. Recommended: No Usage: loraine has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 18.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

SHannon, PA May 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Less oil, cystic acne is gone. Cons: Old red scars are more visible, Tired, You do urinate more. Strong medicine with carcinogenic links. Bottom Line: I have been on spiro for 6 months. I have a better complexion then I have had in 16 years. It is not perfect but the pimples if and when they come are much smaller and more manageable.I have gone from 3-4 cystic big pimples a day everyday to maybe one small one every 6 days. Now I am dealing with all the old red scars deep under the skin because from my experience Spiro makes your face smoother and lighter so the scars are easily seen. It is easier to cover a flat scar then a big bumpy cyst though. While this med does work it is very strong and does not come without side effects. Also there is the risk of cancer. I am on 100 mg a day all at once in the AM. I would have liked to have gone down to 50mg for maintenance by now but I feel I would break out. My skin is not flawless just A LOT better. Recommended: Yes Usage: SHannon has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 37.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Serena, Dublin, Ireland Apr 30th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: none of as yet, maybe slightly less oily skin Cons: Increased periods which is a major pain (2 a month), takes a while to work. Bottom Line: hi I previously sent a post but as I have been only on the medication a month, I cant really see how effective it is yet, as from all the other posts it seems it takes 2-3 months to work, HOWEVER I have been having increased periods which not alot of girls have mentioned in the cons, except April in Houston who since starting has had 2 periods a mth, well thats like me, I started spiro just after my regular period, and was surprised when just 2 wks later I got another, I put it down to a blip in my system but then another 2 weeks on, I got another period, in the 12 years I have been menstruating I have never had 2 in a month (I would be more likely to skip the occasional month although rarely) I called my endocronologist and he said this is NOT normal, and I am really finding it an inconvenience, but I so wanted to give the spiro a chance!! The endocron was not helpful about staying on or off it...has any other women suffered this problem & if so did it stop after a while? or is it me Recommended: Yes Usage: Serena has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 45.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sarah, Washington State Apr 29th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It works! It's as easy at taking two 50mg. tablets a day--no special washes, creams, etc. Cons: You'll be fatigued for the first couple of months. You may even feel nauseous at times--but hang in there Bottom Line: I have suffered with mild-moderate acne since I was 27 years old (I'm 31 now). I made the huge mistake of trying Retin-A Micro last year which caused a huge amount of acne to surface over a six month period--it never stopped so I quit taking it, but the breakouts continued. Anyhow, I begged my doctor to test my hormones and found that my DHEA was four times the normal level. My doctor finally believed that the acne was hormonal (what acne isn't hormonal?!) and prescribed Sprio in July '08 and referred me to an endocrinologist who confirmed that I had PCOS. By November of '08 I had consistantly clear skin, though I had gradual improvement throughout those five months. I love Spiro and am so glad I persisted with my doctor to test my hormones. I highly encourage you ladies out there to have your hormones tested to see if this is the cause of your acne! Recommended: Yes Usage: Sarah has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Matty, Delaware Apr 29th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Its great. I've acne since a teenager. I can't say that I have tried different things for it. I do use professional products for my face and get facials often, but it seems like this medicine is the only thing that made my acne disappear. Cons: The only thing that i dont like is that i have to take the pill daily. Bottom Line: LOVED it! Recommended: Yes Usage: Matty has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 18.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Susan, Chandler AZ Apr 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It is working! Cons: occasional fatigue; light-headedness Bottom Line: I am 64 years old and still getting pimples/cysts on my face and neck. Breakout only on face/neck, never on back, chest. Never had acne as teenager. Got my period at nearly age 18 and had very few acne issues in my 20's. Started with break-outs age 30 and have been to many derma docs over the years tried everything but Accutane. Know it is hormonal (still) even after menopause ... just not as bad as when I was getting monthly period. I am still breaking out occasionally, but nothing like before the meds. Have been on meds for about 2 months. Taking 50 mg per day. Recommended: Yes Usage: Susan has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 22.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

freemyskin, Chicago, IL Apr 22nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears up acne in months! Cons: it's a diuretic or water pill Bottom Line: Listen up folks! You want to hear a fairy tale ending? Here it goes. Started in August 08 - went through an adjustment period. Virtually clear by October. Want to talk perfect skin? No pimples today, glowing, clear rosy beautiful skin by April. Want to know more secrets? Drink water, exercise, Retin-A micro sparingly, Glycolic face wash 2x a day, Duac on problem areas. Double up on your medication a week before your period and during. Good luck and hit me up for any questions. Recommended: Yes Usage: freemyskin has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Emily, Ohio Apr 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: less oil, smoother complexion Cons: fatigue, increased urination, light headedness when getting up too quick Bottom Line: I have tried pretty much everything but Accutane and haven't found anything that has worked as well as spironolactone. It was either the spiro or accutane and my derm suggested trying the spiro and if that didn't work then i might get accutane. I noticed within the first 2 weeks a decrease in my oil production. My hair is not as oily as well. I have been on it for about a month now and have only had one really bad pimple that I got about a week into my treatment. I would certainly recommend it for anyone that feels their acne is hormonal. Recommended: Yes Usage: Emily has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, grand rapids michigan Apr 20th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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