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I have been on spironolactone for almost a year. I was prescribed it for hormonal acne caused by having testosterone pellets inserted. They have worn off, usually lasts about 6-8 months, and my skin seems back to normal. No breakouts for almost 4-5 months now. My question is...... Can I just quit taking the spiro or do I have to taper off and will quiting cause a breakout?
Hi -
If the issue that was causing your acne is taken care of (i.e. the testosterone pellets), then stopping spiro probably won't hurt. I would lean towards tapering off but I guess that depends on how much you were taking. It's probably best to call the doctor who prescribed your spiro and discuss it. When I started accutane, my derm told me to just stop it, but I tapered off over the month I had to wait to start, and it didn't seem to cause any ill effects.
I decided to wean and after taking it very slowly..... I am down to 1/2 pill 2 times a week. Now out of nowhere 3 small cyst on cheek. Wtf????? Do I go back to taking spirolactine 25mg a day indefinitely??? Do I take Bactrim for a few weeks while my body adjusts to not having the spiro???? Do I tough it out and see if my body adjusts on its own? Will I purge if I go back on it?