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Skeptical about Spironolactone

Before I forget, A lot of people says the pill has a minty scent. When mine smells like cannabis. I started noticing the smell a couple of days after I started taking the pill. Does anybody know what ...

In forum Hormonal acne

14 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Here is a link to information about spironolactone on the FDA website in case anyone wants to read the risk information from a reliable source:     Spironolactone is by no means a new drug,...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

1 more question... Does it make a difference if you take two 50 mg pills a day versus taking one 100 mg pill a day? I don't think so...I take one 100 mg pill once a day, but my doctor said that I ...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Can I ask how much Spiro you are on that helped clear up your acne? Your before and after pics are just amazing!! I take 100 mg/day. I didn't get the prescription from a dermatologist though, I got ...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

WOW that is amazing and to me you were just as beautiful, but I know how you feel. Mine was almost just as bad, but it was more like a beard. I'm glad Spiro worked so good for you. I guess I shouldn't...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I can defiantly relate, although I didn't take Yaz, I was on Yasmin. It gave me a bunch of health problems too. Mostly gastric type flu everyday. You can defiantly take Spiro to help w/the acne part, ...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I am 16 years old and i've had acne for about 5 years. My skin is kind of weird because it will slightly clear up to the point where it is mild, then I will have a horrible breakout that will last for...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Has anyone on spironolactone noticed a substantial reduction in stress? Definitely not me, although that would have been nice!

In forum Hormonal acne

16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I've been on spiro for a little over a month now and I'm already definitely noticing a difference in my skin. Others have commented on it as well. The only major side effect that I'm running into is f...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

hey ! i read a post earlier on spironolactone and the post said that the medication could develop cancer or tumors. I'm not sure if it is true ... but i am very scared of taking it. I'll do some more ...

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16 years ago
Do you have to take birth control with Spiro?

I'm on Spiro without birth control for acne and PCOS, prescribed by an endocrinologist. Boston50, you might want to check about your daughter taking Spiro and Yaz at the same time---Spiro is a potassi...

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16 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I didn't read every single page in this thread, so forgive me if this question has already been asked, but has anyone else had trouble finding a doctor that will prescribe spiro? Two dermatologists at...

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17 years ago