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Spiro And The Bride

I've had an interesting experience with Spiro and quite different from what most people seem to go through. When I first started taking Spiro, my skin cleared up right away. I had suffered from mild/m...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Spiro And The Bride

I completely understand. I feel the exact same way. My biggest dream is to wake up with no makeup on and feel confident that my skin looks good. It's natural to want your fiance to think you are beaut...

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13 years ago
Poll- Spiro Dosing And Time

Thank you for the comment. My doctor did prescribe 25 mg 3x/day, so I have enough for that. I've been quite sensitive to the side effects of Spiro and have had a hard time taking more than 50 mg. I wa...

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13 years ago
Poll- Spiro Dosing And Time

Hello, I was wondering how what the average dose everyone is taking and what time they take it. I am taking 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg in the evening, at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm. However, I am still ...

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

Bizz~ Have you made any progress with your medications? I am in a similar situation and have been taking Spiro and an anti-depressant together for the last 2 years. I feel that the Spiro works a bit,...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Skin Worse On Spiro?

Thanks. My skin is always good right away when taking it and then starts to get worse, with constant little breakouts. I have stayed on it for up to 5 months taking 50 mg/day, which I am doing now. I ...

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13 years ago
20 Never Had A Pimple Before

I am no expert on PCOS, but my OB-Gyn said it can happen to women who are on the low-end of their weight range. The doctor told me that if I exercise less and had a bit more body fat, my hormones may ...

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
Skin Worse On Spiro?

I have been taking Spironolactone on and off for the last year and a half for adult hormonal acne. I had moderate acne as a teen that mostly cleared up when I was 18. I started getting cystic acne whe...

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13 years ago
20 Never Had A Pimple Before

Hi there, I can relate to your story. I had mild acne as a teen, but it cleared up when I was 18 and I was pretty clear until I was 23. I'm 26 now and have been dealing with a return of acne for the ...

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13 years ago