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want to be acne fee, Michigan Jun 20th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: softer skin, somewhat clearer Cons: Dizzy first weak only, an unusual foot cramp, a little soreness to breast. Fatiqued more. Bottom Line: I'm about six weeks into taking this drug. I can cope with the side effects if I will get the results others talk about. I am a 40 year old African American with lots of scars from years of acne. The cyst get fewer the older i get but yet embarassing when they arrive. I have only had one in six weeks. Hope thats a good sign. I simethimes forget to take them on the weekends but I'm getting better. I'm using Retin-A every other night. They say it will help with the dark marks. I can't say i'm overjoyed but i can't say i'm dissapointed yet either. I will check back at 12 weeks. Recommended: Yes Usage: want to be acne fee has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kayla, Birmingham, AL Jun 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It smelled great (like peppermint) but I didn't notice any miracle effects like I read on here. Cons: It gave me headaches, I had to get blood drawn every few months (don't like needles!!), and it made me dizzy a lot. Bottom Line: I read so many wonderful reviews on here about how it clears up acne and facial hair, but it did nothing noticeable for me at all. Recommended: No Usage: Kayla has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Erin, Pittsburgh, PA Jun 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Nothing. Cons: Gave me hives, had an allergic reaction to it, couldn't walk uphill without feeling like passing out. Bottom Line: Didn't take it long enough to see results. Recommended: No Usage: Erin has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Minneapolis, M.N. Jun 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Very effective in clearing my moderate, cystic, adult acne. Cons: Breast tenderness, fatigue, nausia,constipation,gas,depression Bottom Line: I have taken 50mg daily for almost a year.This medication has completely cleared up my painfull cystic acne (8-10 cysts per month), which has been really wonderfull, but I am so sick of the side effects that I am going to stop taking it. My breasts are so sore all the time. Taking off my bra has brought me to tears at times. I'm tired all the time and feel sad. Possiby because the meds are depleating B vitamins. I have gained 10lbs in the last year, likely because of the depression.It's just not worth it for me. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

KYteach, Lexington, KY Jun 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clear skin, less oily, less body hair, bigger boobs, cheap, easy to use Cons: have to pee more often Bottom Line: I'm almost 30 and have suffered from acne since 5th grade. I've tried EVERYTHING, including accutane, with little success. When I went on Yasmin birth control a few years ago, my skin cleared up drastically and the little acne I had left I could live with. But a year ago my doctor switched me to the mini-pill because he thought the Yasmin put me at an increased risk for stroke and my acne came back with a vengeance. From this I knew that my acne was hormonal. I started taking fish oil and zinc and saw improvement with fewer blackheads and whiteheads, but still got a lot of cysts, especially in the chin and jaw line areas. After using the spiro for about 2 months, my skin cleared up completely and I am more confident in my looks than I have ever been! Bigger boobs and less body hair have been big bonuses too! If you're a female acne sufferer, use this! Recommended: Yes Usage: KYteach has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 27.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maria, Milwaukee, WI Jun 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Acne disappeared!!! Cons: Going to the bathroom a little too often. Bottom Line: I am 23 years old and I have had acne since I was 13 years old. Finally finally I found something that cured my acne. I also use the benzoyl peroxide 10% and tretinoin cream .05% and have been using this for a really long time, but until I tried spironalactone my cystic acne went away. Now my problem is I have deep pitted scars! Hopefully I can find something to minimize my scarring. If you live near the Milwaukee area and you had deep pitted scars and you found someone great who reduced the scars PLEASE let me know! Recommended: Yes Usage: Maria has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 25.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Al, Portland, OR Jun 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: fewer cysts, shorter duration of break outs, smoother skin, mild weight loss, less mood irritability, increased sex drive Cons: occasional light-headedness Bottom Line: If you are in your late 30's and suffering form hormonal fluctuations, then this medication is for you. Not only has it helped me with the acne, but I also experience less premenstrual irritability. My sex drive has increased since I started this med. Perhaps this is due to increased self-esteem now that my skin is clearer and I've lost a few pounds. I love this medication! Recommended: Yes Usage: Al has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

renee, columbia, tn Jun 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clearer skin, less cysts (normally 8-12 each month)-this month only 2! Skin feels smoother, less facial hair growth Cons: Feel some weakness, heart palpitations. Swelling in lower arms, hands? Bottom Line: Started taking this "wonder" drug about two months ago. I've had acne since I was 10 years old. Have taken Accutane 3x but each time after taking the cysts, oil, etc. came back with a vengeance. First time IN MY LIFE (I'm 48) that I've had skin that's not loaded with breakouts. I do have a question, though for others that are taking this drug- my lower arms/wrists/hands have been swelling and are painful since I started taking this med. Today the skin is even painful to touch and it feels like my arms are going to 'bust.' Has anybody else had any symptoms of swelling, etc. like this?? I am currently taking 100mg daily. Recommended: Yes Usage: renee has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 16.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, San Diego Jun 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Hang in there--everyone's hormones are different. I havent had a cyst since the 3rd week, and my blackheads are gradually disappearing (I am in my 8th week). I also feel like I need to shave my legs and pluck my eyebrows a lot less. Cons: One big breakout a week in. For the first 2 weeks, it was hard to sleep and I had to go to the bathroom a lot. Now, I get pretty tired about 2 hours after a pill. I also have noticed I feel like my body temperature is much warmer. Bottom Line: I don't have insurance but the Spiro is worth the $60/mo. I pay (I take 50 mg in the morning and another 50 at night). This works by reducing the aldosterone and testosterone in your body, so its usually prescribed for women only--but less testosterone means less oil, bigger breasts, mild weight loss--all were big plusses for me. It does take time to see results, but I've been struggling with acne so long (since I was 12 and I'm 30 now) and tried so many treatments (incl. Accutane), I was willing to wait. After a breakout one week in, my skin has improved a little bit each day; I'm getting lots of compliments now, and feel like I can just shower and go without having to take a lot of time to put on makeup. One caveat for me was that after 2 weeks, your doctor will want to check your potassium levels with a blood test (since Spiro is also used to lower blood pressure, potassium becomes really important)--I'm scared of needles, but it was worth it! Try it for at least a few months! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 60.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kimberlee, Franklin, TN Jun 5th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My skin is perfectly clear, skin & hair is less oily then it's ever been, less body & facial hair, weight loss (no belly bloat), hair & nails growing faster, breasts are larger & firmer! Cons: Urinating more often, leg cramps from dehydration (went away when I started drinking more water), shorter time between periods & fatigue (also went away when I started drinking more water). Bottom Line: This is the best thing I have ever used for acne. I am 40 years old with cystic acne and extremely oily skin & hair & I have tried EVERYTHING! I started taking Spirnolactone over a year ago. I noticed a difference within 2 months & I have been acne free every since - with the occasional (1) I might get the week before my period which now I take Bactrim the week before and that keeps me from getting any. I drink a lot of water and it keeps me from being fatigued & I don't get leg cramps. As for urinating more - it isn't bad enough that I have to get up in the middle of the night but I can tell a difference. I can also tell a huge difference in the amount of water weight - I no longer have the the belly bloat & my breast are definitely more tender but this is a positive thing since they are also firmer and larger. I try to tell every woman I meet that has acne about this drug because it is the best thing out there! I wish I would have know about this 20 years ago!! :) Good Luck :) Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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