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Alexis, Oregon Dec 31st, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Really works to prevent cystic acne. Amazing stuff! Cons: Diuretic effect. Lethargy on higher doses - 200 mg. Bottom Line: I suffered with extremely oily skin, clogged pores, and cyctic acne from ages 15 to 40. I had tried Acutane, as well as every prescription acne treatment available, to no avail. At age 40, I finally resolved to end this problem once and for all. I read about Spironolactone and how it works to reduce oil production and acne. I started on 200 mg. My skin became completely clear for the first time, and stayed that way. After two years, I had cut down to 100 mg which worked fine, but then I quit taking it to see whether I would still get acne, and it came right back. I continue now at 100mg. I also recommend switching to pure glycerine soap rather than harsh acne soaps - as it turned out, the harsh acne products, and even regular soaps, were irritating my skin, making it red and flakey. This simple switch helped a great deal. I also did a glycolic peel at the time I first started taking the Spironolactone, and my pores have been clear ever since. I wish I had discovered this sooner. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous female, Phoenix, AZ Dec 26th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: I'm 42, all of a sudden I was having cyst acne due to hormonal changes. My doctor prescribed Antibiotics and Retin A micro, it did nothing and the Retin A was too harsh. I started taking spironolactone and haven't had a single break out since. Also, with the hormonal change came water weight gain and the spironolactone helped with that as well. I love it! Recommended: Yes Usage: Anonymous female has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

sofia, denver Dec 17th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I have been on spiro for 2 years 100mg a day and i love it, i had tried minocycline which helped but the side effects made me stop.You have to take it for about 3 months to see a difference. My skin has cleared and my self confidence is up. Cons: Bleeding btw periods sometimes. Bottom Line: While spiro may not cure my acne 100% it makes it easier to live with it, my skin looks so much better and i am not as depressed as i used to be. I get a few breakouts here and there but its not the severe kind that lasts for days. For those that are scared to take it, i would encourage you to get a prescription and try it for at least 3 months and see if it works.I take it with food in the morning and i honestly dont feel any side effect the rest of the day. I have been on minocycline, doxycycline, differin and retin-a and this beats them all hands down. Remember to drink alot of water and avoid foods high in pottasium. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, ny Dec 15th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: I was on this for more than a year to help my hairloss-- little did I know it was actually preventing me from getting the bad cysts I used to get before I went on accutane. When mr Dr. took me off of it we were both surprised that my skin totally changed texture and I started getting horrible cysts after a few months. Now my Dr. put me on it again and I'm hoping it does the same magic as it was doing before. Recommended: Yes Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

smt, Baton Rouge, LA Nov 30th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: I am 43 and have tried everything under the sun for my acne and very oily skin. The BC pill helped and I stayed on that for years but it gave me migranes. So when i had to get off of them, my skin became more oiler than ever. The acne was bad to. My skin tone is a reddish tint so it never really looked clear. The oil just makes it look worse, so to make a long story short after trying everything else, my dermatologist suggested that we try this, 25mg twice a day and it seems to be a wonder drug. Its been 2 1/2 mos. My skin is ALOT less oily and the acne has cleared. I noticed a real difference after 1 mos. I love this medicine. By all means try this small dose. It does work. Drink lots of water. I have also started using a primer before i apply my foundation and that makes my skin look smoother. Recommended: Yes Usage: smt has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, USA Nov 30th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It may work. Cons: This medication is known to cause cancer in lab animals. Check out the NIH website. Don't mess around with your hormones. Bottom Line: Try something safer. Recommended: No Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sarah, Australia Nov 3rd, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: miraculous results, my skin cleared in 2 months on this drug!! The diuretic effect was great for PMT bloating and general water retention. Cons: Nothing, I did not experience any side effects on this drug and started on 100mg a day. Bottom Line: After having terrible congested skin for 15 years (I am now 30)my skin was so battle scarred and I was at my wits end thinking nothing was ever going to work. Over the years I have tried every acne medication, top brand glycolic cleansers, paid a fortune for micro dermabrasion to no avail. I tried the BC pill Yasmin and saw effects after 3 weeks but unfortunately had to go off it as it turned me into a complete raving lunatic. I went to the best dermatolagist in Sydney who specialises in Acne, she told me my type of acne comes from the INSIDE as it is hormonal and that is where you must treat it. She prescribed Spiro and I must say I am absolutely shocked at how well it works this stuff is a GODSEND!!!!! at last acne free skin. Recommended: Yes Usage: Sarah has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jenifer, NC Nov 3rd, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clear skin in 3 months on 100mg a day Cons: no period on some months Bottom Line: I would recommend it for acne but keep track of your period and take it as your doctor suggests. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jenifer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maxie, San Diego, CA Oct 30th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Answering Anonymous below...in order for it to work on acne, you MUST use anywhere between 100-200 mg/day. It starts to work anywhere between 2-4 months. I am a dermatology resident and see so much success with this drug. Good luck!!! Recommended: Yes Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Debbie, New York Oct 17th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It' scheap and easy to use. Cons: I've been on it for almost 3 months with no change in sight... :( Bottom Line: How long does this take to work??? Usage: Debbie 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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