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Spironolactone And Hair Shedding -- Any Updates?

Happened to me too. I hate this drug, and I'm on your dose. However, I adjusted some. I'm not taking this with birth control.   I recommend buying a biotin-based thickening/strenghthening shampoo...

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13 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

Thank you for writing this. I thought I was insane. I suspected this drug was worsening my anxiety/fatigue--I'm on Fluoxetine, and (admittedly) methylphenidate for adult adhd and fatigue, but I neve...

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13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

I am not overweight, I eat a lot of vegetables, do not drink or smoke, and eat limited red meat. I do not eat fast food on a regular basis. I exercise regularly. I realize PCOS is a possibility. I p...

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13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

I've been on 50-100 milligrams of this drug since September 2009. I also admittedly struggle with dark facial hair on upper lip, cheeks, etc. I wax it off, and as the hair grows back, zits form. (Foll...

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13 years ago
Spironolactone Stopped Working

I feel for you. I'm having the same problem myself, but I've had cystic acne for 11 years now and would like to avoid going back on Accutane. I've been on aldactone for a year to a year and a half ...

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14 years ago