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Anonymous, Huntington Beach, CA Aug 31st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: IT WORKS....it's the onlything (other than accutane) that has worked on my skin. Cons: Felt very tired the first couple of weeks. Bottom Line: After trying all kinds of medications, a dermatologist finally prescribed this to me after I refused to take Accutane for the second time. It worked within the first month. I took it for a few months then couldn't afford to go back to that Dermatologist because he didn't take insurance. I recently went to my regular doctor and asked him if he would prescribe Spiro to me if I felt I needed it again and he agreed...he didn't seem to have a problem with it. I recently started to break out again and have an appointment to start back on in a few days since I am breaking out again after not taking it for about 2 months. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Stephanie, Kansas Aug 30th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Very cheap and easy to take Bottom Line: i've been using now for about 2 wks. I feel as if I have gotten worse. I have lots of little whiteheads that I didn't used to have before. I keep hoping it must get worse before it gets better. Will keep trying. Recommended: Yes Usage: Stephanie has used this item for a few weeks. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ashley, Texas Aug 27th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Face looks much clearer than it did six weeks ago. Cons: none. Just takes awhile to work. Bottom Line: After trying everything it seems like, even laser treatments and chemical peels, it seems like I'm finally getting my acne under control. Earlier this year I got extremely stressed out from school and something I was going through and it created me hormones to go way out of wack. In turn, it made my face start breaking out horribly! I had never had this big of a problem until now. My doctor put me on 100mg once a day and its been about 3 1/2 weeks so far. I am seeing improvement and am excited to see it get even better in the next several weeks. I'm taking Yaz right now also and I'm about to switch because my estrogen levels were low, so hopefully that will help even more! If you are struggling with hormonal acne, please listen and try this stuff. This is the first medication that I have seen definate results from! Good luck! Recommended: Yes Usage: Ashley has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 5.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Midwest USA Aug 24th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Inexpensive. Easy to take. Tablet doesn't taste bad. I've been taking 50 mg twice a day for about 3 weeks. I've have seen fewer pimples, but I didn't have too many to start with. I THINK I am seeing a decrease in oil, but am not sure. Cons: None. No changes in need to urinate. The first 2 days, I think I did urinate more when I did go. But, I haven't felt that my need to go has increased, even with taking my 2nd dose right before bed. Bottom Line: No side effects so far. Not sure it's really started working for me after 3 weeks. I hope to see a reduction in oil production. Will update in a few more weeks. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Erinn, Dallas, TX Aug 23rd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: With insurance it is very inexpensive, less facial oil, no more breakouts, and if I get a blemish it rarely comes to a head and heals much faster. Cons: None really...aside from the typcial symptoms that everyone goes through in the first 1 to 2 weeks, there's nothing to really worry about. If you are worried about your potassium levels, get tested...generally 50 mg is nothing to worry about. Bottom Line: I have extremely oily skin and have experienced consistent breakouts since the age of 12. I have tried antiobiotics (doxycycline), retin-A, differin, tazorac, Proactiv, OTC products...all of which have helped me to some degree, but never enough. I started on doxycycline back in May and the breakouts stopped on day one...it was amazing. I had to stop because the side effects were just too much to handle (upset stomach everyday, vomiting if food wasn't eaten within 30 min. of taking doxy, and extreme sensitivity to the sun). I heard so many great things about spiro from friends,that I decided to give it a try. My dermatologist prescribed me 50mg daily in conjunction with Retin-A Micro and so far I've had great results! I continue to have no breakouts, with the occasional blemish (maybe 2-4 within the past 2 months). I recommend this to anyone, remember that everyone reacts differently to meds, and it can take up to 3-6 months to see amazing results, so be patient! Good L Recommended: Yes Usage: Erinn has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Minnesota Aug 19th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Gotten rid of oil Cons: none Bottom Line: What kind of face wash are people using to get such great results? I've been on for almost 3 months and I have not seen a great improvement but I keep switching my face wash. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Michelle, Derry, NH Aug 7th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Less oliy skin/fewer breakouts Cons: Frequent urination/dizziness if I don't drink enough H2O Bottom Line: I've had very oily skin since my teens, and it always bothered me. I started Spironolactone as a last ditch effort to get a better complexion (got tired of using those oil absorbing sheets). I've been on it now for about 3 months with good results. Hardly ever breakout now, and the oil is much less. I recently asked my Dr. to increase my dosage from 50mg to 75mg to see if that will further reduce oil production (haven't started the new dosage yet). The first couple of months were a difficult adjustment because I workout and play a lot of soccer. I was really out of breath, and my muscles were tired--something I wasn't used to at all. Normally, I can run around on the field forever! Took a little while, but my body finally adjusted, and now I can exercise just as hard. Funny thing is, I've also suffered from shin splints (a common ailment with runners--ouch), and I can honestly say that I am now shin splint free for the 1st time in 5 years! 5 years! Life is good! Recommended: Yes Usage: Michelle has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Mary, Georgia Aug 7th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Less oily skin, NO more breakouts on my back or chest! Cons: No help for my cystic acne! Frequent urination and dizziness. Bottom Line: I am 22 years old and have been dealing with terrible skin since I was 12 years old. Two years I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and type two diabetes, so I soon realized that I have a hormone imbalance and that is the main cause for my uncontrolable cystic acne. I have tried ablative lasers procedures, all kinds of antibiotics, healthy diet, regular exercise, all kinds of different regimens, different types of birth control pills, and last but not least 100mg of spirolactone for 4 1/2 months and nothing has work. If any body has any advice, PLEASE HELP! I AM DESPERATE! Recommended: No Usage: Mary has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 40.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Susan, East Coast,D.C. Aug 5th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: cheap, less oily Cons: scared of potassium issues,palpitations Bottom Line: only been 13 days... less oily..... as many have stated, I also have painful hard bumps on jawline now.. and usually dont get those...still breaking out, but considering im less oily... I will continue for at least one month or two, to see if I clear up... I HATE acne... but even just having oily skin was something id do anything to be rid of! so ill continue taking it for that reason.... I take 100 mg day, 50mg/morning. 50mg/night..always with food.(salty food) water... skin 50% less oily in just these 13 days and I am one to blot every half hour for the last 18 years.... I am 33. I havenot changed what I eat and only had the palpitations one night and eating something salty made it go away. Recommended: Yes Usage: Susan has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 12.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, seattle, wa Aug 4th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: All pros! No complaints! Has completey changed my life (or the condition of my face!). Cons: None. It is all worth it to have good skin. Bottom Line: I started using Spironolactone in early March and by April my skin had dramatically improved. When I was about 34 I started getting painful breakouts (zits) on my cheeks and chin area. Never before had I had acne in this area. When I was a teen I had it more in my t-zone, but it was never severe- just average. But then in my mid-30s this cycstic-like painful acne began. And with age, scars do not heal as quickly- so my face was either red welts or the remaining scars. But with the introduction of spironolactone in my life that has all changed. I cannot say enough good things about it. Give it a try if your doctor suggests it to you-- it has worked wonders for me!! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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