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About 2 an half months ago while using retin-a micro (intitial breakout period-I have since stopped using it) I had a cyst come up on my cheek. In the beginning all I did was ice it and did some spot...

Hey girls, I hope everyone in this thread is doing great! You guys were such a great support for me when I was struggling with my acne. I have FINALLY done a 1 year update on my Spiro log (link in s...

hey girlies, i have been on spiro for a month and 2weeks, and as soon as i got my period, i broke out like MAD...cysts(i think) all on my left and right cheeks. They still havent cleared and im worrie...

Pocahontas, I'm a little suprised (okay, I'm a lot surprised) about the hair growth thing.  You need to know that it is not an extremely common side effect of Spiro.  Quite the...

I was on Spironolactone for about 4 months.  Sadly I did not have good results.  I fell into the may cause menstural irregularties catagory, and it was the worst 4 months of my...

I am happy the dialogue here is continuing! That's awesome. We really do have a great support group. I had a quick question: did any of you women who have been on spiro for a while suffer from body ...

I've been on spiro nearly two weeks, and retin-A for about 3 months. My skin is getting clearer, but I don't know if it's the retin-A kicking in, or the spiro. I'm eagerly waiting for my skin to get l...

My pleasure, Lolo! And nice to meet you here. Yes, i was supposed to see my doctor on monday but had to cancel it coz i'm starting a new job same day as well. I have to make an arrangement with my n...

It was originally used for high blood pressure, but my derm just prescribed it for me today as my chin and jawline acne is hormone related. I have tried all the products and even a strict diet change,...

Does your acne come back if you stop taking the spiro?     ←       Hi Miss,   As far as I understand it, yes - your acne will come back if you st...

Does your acne come back if you stop taking the spiro?     ←    

Just to let anyone know... I started taking Yasmin two weeks ago to see if it would clear up my cystic jawline acne before starting to take spiro along with it.   Well I am pretty much clear righ...

Hello everyone!  I am new here.  I wanted to tell everyone about my experience with Spiro.  I have had severe cystic acne for about 6 years.  I have use...

I've been on spironolactone/BCP combo for 2 years. (I used Diane-35 then switched to Yasmin 6 months ago) Gotta say it was the first thing that killed my cystic acne long term. I used antibiotics in t...

I've been on spironolactone/BCP combo for 2 years. (I used Diane-35 then switched to Yasmin 6 months ago) Gotta say it was the first thing that killed my cystic acne long term. I used antibiotics in t...

Well, before I went on the spiro, I had jawline acne. I only had acne around my jaw, chin, etc. But, it was gross. And it seemed like everytime it would almost clear up another three pimples would ...

Well, I have been on spiro for six or seven weeks now....I think it is probably seven. I have experienced a marked improvement so far and am very pleased with the results. Hopefully, I will be compl...

Thanks for the encouragement Leigh!   I keep psyching myself out reading up on all the potential side effects. I would have to do a little more research on the potassium/sodium levels of the foo...

I've been on BCP's for 20 years now (omg!!), Synphasic for the last few. I have now my second rx filled for spiro and haven't tried it yet. I use Solugel BP 4% one-two times daily and my skin is so se...

hi and welcome hasina and goody2shoes,   hasina unfortunately this is something you have to take your whole life... (or maybe until menopause, i'm not sure). apparently your hormones beco...

Hi girls, I have an appt with the derm next week, and honestly, I'm scared of what she'll recommend me to take. I recently got off bcp (ortho tri c low) and as a result, I broke out really really bad...

i guess spiro impacts everyone differently. my brain fog which is really just like a short term memory loss is still present BUT the major confusoin, speed like feeling is gone. i think i have just ca...