Spironolactone Reviews

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Lacey, PA Apr 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Affordably, no side effects Cons: Much worse breakouts Bottom Line: Jenna, (and others) I have been on Spiro for almost 3 weeks, I am having the same problem. I have no fatigue, headaches, etc, but my skin has gotten WORSE, almost as bad as ever. Bad, painful cysts, and many along my jaw and chin. I feel desperate too. Maybe it is normal? But no one mentioned it. I will review again when I have been on this for longer. Recommended: Yes Usage: Lacey has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Mel, canada Apr 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Don't know as yet, just start like 2 weeks ago Cons: Frequent urination and lethargy that when away. about second week in treatment. Bottom Line: During the first week my face break out worse than before. Frequent urination and lethargy during the first week; then in the second week of continued treatment the tiredness went away. My skin is not clear as yet, but I notice a little bit of oil reduction on my face. So, for anyone who’s out there and taking sipro to treat acne and you experience any form of break out during the first weeks, it can be a normal sign that your body is adjusting to sipro and your skin is getting rid of all the excess hormone in the skin that causes your skin to break out in the first. Hormone such as DHT which causes some of us to have acne in the first place or androgen sensitivity; meaning that your skin is sensitive to normal level of testosterone in the system. Also remember acne can cause from a lot of deferent things such as: 1. Adrenal problem 2. Toxin in the body 3. Hormonal imbalance 4. PCOS 5. Yeast 6. Parasite 7. Androgen sensitivity Recommended: Yes Usage: Mel has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 6.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Jenna, PA Apr 8th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Affordable Cons: Headache, fatigue Bottom Line: I feel so desperate writing this. After reading this site and trying different things, I finally went on Spiro and have been taking it for 2 weeks. I know it hasn't been long enough to get better, but my face got so much worse. Could someone please tell me whether this is normal? I am getting really painful, deep, huge cysts I haven't gotten before along my chin. My derm didn't mention the possibility of my acne getting worse at first, and so many of you never mentioned it, so I don't know what to think... I would really appreciate some advice. Usage: Jenna has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Anonymous, Brooklyn, NY Apr 6th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: IT WORKS!! Cons: None. I experienced NO side effects. Bottom Line: I developed some adult onset acne around when I turned 26. It started out a just a couple big ones a month which was traumatic enough. A year later I had cystic acne. I was getting 5 or 6 big cystic pimples a month for a few months and hating my face and my life when I decided enough was enough. The first dermatologist I went to prescribed Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim, Klaron and DIfferin. I was on that regimen for 3 months and my acne was only getting worse. I was ready to go on Accutane when I went to another doctor who prescribed me Spironolactone. Even at the low dose she prescribed (25mg/day) it was unbelievable how fast it cleared up my skin. After a month and a half on it, I went off of the antibiotics altogether. At this point, my skin feels great, just like it did the first 25 years of my life. I haven't gotten a pimple big or small in 3 months! Now I'm just waiting for the scars to fade. And there are no side effects at all! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Clari, Mendoza, Argentina Apr 4th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: This cleared my skin like anything else. I 've had acne since age 14 (now I am 36) and excess body hair. I have DHEA excess (adrenal problem). Before I tried everything else without results. I am a doctor and prescribed myself 200mg/ day. Cons: Before this my periods were regular. Now I am bleeding for 10 days and get bleeding again on day 17. I am lowering the dose to 100mg/ day. Besides on hot weather I sweat like a sailor. Salt craving. Slight nausea. Less energy than I'm used to. Bottom Line: I love to see my face clear for the first time in years. Too bad I am dyslipidemic too (concerns about using oral contraceptives to stop the bleeding) Recommended: Yes Usage: Clari has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Liz, Iowa Apr 1st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clear up acne and oily skin. Began to see results after about 3 -4 weeks. Cons: Frequent urination, lethargy, hair is dryer, nausea Bottom Line: The medication works well, the first couple of weeks my acne got a bit worse and my face was very sensitive, however, after the third week my acne got much better. I have been using this for 6 weeks now, 50 mg twice dialy. Have not had outbreaks like before. I am also using Yasamin which has eliminated irregular mestruation and spotting. Recommended: Yes Usage: Liz has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 25.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Yeah, New York Mar 31st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Been on spironolactone for one month, and although 3 months is the optimal time, I can see a difference. Still have a few blemishes but the drug has certainly improved my skin so far. Have not yet seen a difference in facial hair growth or hair loss. Cons: Often times feel without much energy, probably due to the dehydration as it is a diuretic. The amount of times I have to urinate has not really changed, just the intensity! Seems like when I go to pee, I REALLY go to pee. Bottom Line: I had been dealing with acne for over a year and did not bother with a dermatologist but only over the counter creams, etc. I knew what the problem was from the beginning, specially after visiting Dr. Geoffrey Redmond's website. I am glad I just cut to the chase, and didn't bother with dermatologists but went right to an endocrinologist. This drug is highly recommended; the pros definitely overcome the cons. One last note: when I went to my endocrinologist and asked him about the potassium level issue, he told me that it is something one does not have to worry unless they have kidney problems. Moreover, he participated in a research conducted to monitor the K+ levels, and no effect was noted. BUT, in my opinion, it is always good to be safe and check yourself every once in a while. Recommended: Yes Usage: Yeah has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Jay, Detroit Mar 28th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Improves Acne fast even at low doses!! Easy to swallow Cons: I worry about my Potassium level frequently. I have had periods of nausea and breast tenderness. Bottom Line: This is the only medication I have taken that has worked. I am 53 years old with acne. (naturally very depressed about it). Dermatologists may not tell you about this treatment option. I changed dermatologists and did my own research for treatment options, and I am so happy that I did. For the first time in the last 10 years I see improvement in my skin. I have tried diet changes, holistic approaches, etc... nothing worked but this!!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: Jay has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 4.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Angie, Washington, DC Mar 28th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It is helping with acne (both cystic and whiteheads). I take 100 mg/day. My facial hair seems to be growing in more slowly too :) Cons: First broke me out terribly, then cleared skin substantially (though not completely... I've only been on it for 3 weeks, however); nobody's kidding about the lethargy and the bathroom runs... take it before 6 PM so you won't have to wake up at night. Bottom Line: Not for everyone, but definitely something you should try if you have chronic acne. Please note that I use spiro with doxycycline, so can't vouch that 100% of the clear-up is due to this drug. Recommended: Yes Usage: Angie has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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FEMALE, GA Mar 21st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: been on spiro for a week now one pill 100mg a day, along with the topical treatment ziana. so far so good. Cons: frequent urination Bottom Line: I started suffering from nodules under the skin as well as folliculitis, when I entered my thirties. My dermatologist first recommended retin-A, as well as having electrolysis to keep the hair from growing and minimize the folliculisis. Usage: FEMALE has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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