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Spironolactone
5.0

Pros

-Much less oil production on face -Hair and scalp aren't greasy! -After 2 months, no breakouts (BIG +!) -No cysts, none at all -Helps with water retention and bloating -Did I say no breakouts? 🙂 -I ran out of space on the "Cons", but just FYI, if you drink alcohol while on this med, please drink LOTS of water... otherwise you'll get a killer hangover because of its diuretic effects and potential for dehydration!

Cons

-I had an initial breakout... it lasted about 1 and a half months -At first, liquids would go straight through me all of the time (this is a diuretic) -Can get dizzy if stand up too quickly -Made me fatigued first 2 months (but is probably from dehydration and not necessarily the Spiro... be sure to drink water!) -Though you don't get full fledged "breakouts", you might get a tiny spot once or twice a month... no big deal... just FYI

Let me begin by saying I joined this website solely…
Bactrim/Septra : (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Oral Antibiotic
5.0

Pros

-No new pimples in over a month!! -Prevents hormonal, cystic acne -Help with cyclic acne

Cons

-Took over 2 months for it to work -Not a permanent solution

I have been on Bactrim since Feb. 2011 and it's…
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