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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)

svetlana_banana, madison, wi Mar 21st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I'm 34, and have incredibly oily skin and acne. This is the first product I have every tried that has dried up the oil. I've only been using it a few weeks, and have noticed marked improvement--better than anything I have ever used before. Cons: Dietary restrictions regarding potassium. I'm afraid to eat bananas or potatoes. I don't really know how much is too much. I also have to get up slowly when using weight machines or else I get lightheaded. Bottom Line: Worth it. Recommended: Yes Usage: svetlana_banana has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

sharon, CA Mar 17th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: WORKS FOR ME! Cons: NONE!! Seriously...no bad side effects for me, except the first few months I had some spotting in between periods Bottom Line: I have NODULAR ACNE...or HAD it...very bad. I thought Accutane was my only choice..but I thought I would give Spiro a chance after praying and praying. I first started with 25mg but didnt seem to do anything, so I asked my doc to up it to 50 mg, so I take that once a day at night w/ food and thats it and I have NEVER EVER been so clear in my life! I'm 21 and suffered since I was 12. I now just get occasional nodules, and my back and shoulders are clear! It took about 3 months to start working, but WOW this is an absolute answered prayer for me. ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT! They will let you know if its safe for you (most likely is!) and you just might see a huge change, check it out! Best of luck! Recommended: Yes Usage: sharon has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 35.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kathryn, South Jersey Mar 11th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works wonders for acne resistant to other drug therapies Cons: I am sorry to be graphic, but you will have to pee 1616315 times a day!! Bottom Line: After everything my derm could think of failed to cure my horrible acne (yes - I was on accutane, it did nothing!), she sent me to a renown acne specialist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He prescribed a combination of spiro (150 mg/day) and birth control pills, and explained that the drug was just beginning to be used to treat acne, but I should still give it a try. Well, 4 years later, my skin is 100% acne and oil free...I am still on the same therapy he prescribed when I was in high school, so I know spiro will not lose its effectiveness. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Tammy, Dallas Mar 8th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Inexpensive, few side effects, anti-bloating, effective Cons: Takes a few months to see results. Increased urination at 100 mg a day, breast tenderness that subsided after a month; drowsy and tired during first week of 200 mg a day Bottom Line: I was diagnosed with hormonal cystic acne last fall at the age of 33. Started Spiro in mid-December. 50 mg twice a day. Within 4 weeks noticed marked decrease in oil production. No more oily spots, don't ever have to touch up my powder during the day. VERY NICE. At 6 weeks, noticed some improvement in cystic breakouts, only appearing prior to cycle rather than throughout month. At 2 month visit, Dr. increased dosage to 100 mg twice a day. Have been very drowsy this week. May back off my dosage to 75 mg twice a day and ease into the higher dosage. Added bonus: What I call "hag hair," i.e. crazy long, random hair on my jawline and chin has decreased. :-) And my pores have gotten smaller since oil production has decreased. Recommended: Yes Usage: Tammy has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kate, CA Mar 1st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My skin has definitely cleared up after only 2 weeks of being on 75 mg a day. Nothing has worked this well since accutane. Cons: I get extreme headaches, i'm dizzy and tired all of the time and and wake up almost everynight with a crazy cold sweat to the point where i have to change my clothes. Has this happened to anyone else????? Bottom Line: I love it and i hope the side effects subside. Recommended: Yes Usage: Kate has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Karen, Indianapolis, IN Feb 27th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Everything has been great with this medicine! Completely cleared my oily skin and acne. Cons: None. I have been on it with a combination of Yasmin, so I have not experienced any cycle irregularity. I am going to try to use it without the Yasmin, and see what happens. Bottom Line: This has been the best thing that I have ever found to treat my oily skin and acne!! It has been truly amazing! What a blessing!! Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 27.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Shelley Jo Graham, Wyoming Feb 27th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up my face Cons: none Bottom Line: I have had problem skin for 30 years now. I am 43 and it was getting worse. I have tried everything out there, way to much money spent on hope. I was reading up on medications for hormonal acne, or adult acne, before seeing my OB/GYN. I found Spironolactone. I read up on it for two days before asking my doctor. I am on 25 mg twice a day and have been on it for two weeks. I am one happy camper. There is hope. Good luck to all. Recommended: Yes Usage: Shelley Jo Graham has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 11.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Christie, New York, NY Feb 23rd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Absolutely cleared up acne I began getting after turning 25. I'm a little worried about what will happen when I have to get off of it to get pregnant but for now, works wonders! Cons: Gained 5 pounds - made me crave salty food like crazy. Bottom Line: It cleared up my acne, my skin is absolutely beautiful and rid me of terrible migraines. Just upset I can't be on it when pregnant, that'll be a tough journey. Anyone know how long you have to be off of it before trying to get pregnant?? Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jene, USA Feb 7th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cured cystic acne completely Cons: loss of sexual desire Bottom Line: Because of the severity of the acne I will still take it even though I no longer have a healthy sex drive. It sucks but I cannot go back to how my skin was before. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jene has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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