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Copper IUD & Acne (Isotrexin/Spiro) Hi Tezzabell, I have the copper IUD and am on Spironolactone too! Firstly I want to emphasise that the copper IUD does NOT affect your ovulation or your hormones at all. It works as a contracep... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |
Losing hope with my skin .. Someone please help, I'm no longer the person I used to be... I recommend Azelaic Acid!! I wish someone had told me about it much earlier. In Aus it's easily available over the counter at pharmacies. I think the Ordinary make one too that you can't get here. It'... | 7 years ago | |
3 months on spironolactone: acne is worse, no periods, dry mouth and irritability: should I wean myself off? Hi, I have been on Spiro for about 8 months now, just 50mg/day. I definitely experienced the initial breakout in unusual places and then gradually my skin got better. I also felt more anxious and had ... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 7 years ago |
Spiro causing severe dehydration? Hi xoxoem, I've been on 50mg Spiro/day for about 8 months and sort of noticed the opposite. I think I feel less thirsty and dehydrated than when I started. I drink at least a couple of litres of wa... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 7 years ago |
Anyone increased from 50 to 100mg on Spiro? Experiences? Hi ambientpink, Yes that's exactly what happened to me! I went on 50mg, broke out all over my neck with cysts and some on my cheeks which I don't usually get so badly. I felt immediately that my sk... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |
Spiro - nausea to the extreme Hi Fruit, It's been a while but how are you going? I started spiro in mid May, 50mg/day split AM and PM. I haven't really had any nausea at all. I have however had other side effects (I think I'll do ... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |
PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS HYPERPIGMENTATION I don't have pitting or anything but a TONNE of PIE scars (like PIH but specifically acne sort I believe). I have found a few ingredients that really help, and mostly get them in OTC skincare serums a... | In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks | 7 years ago |
Hormonal Acne Post Birth Control Hi Rendu, I came off BC about 4 years ago now and it. was. horrendous. Worst acne ever (and I've always had it since 14)- lots of whiteheads, texture and soreness all over my face. I'll be honest, it ... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |
New to Spironolactone Hi there, How are you going on Spiro? I've just started a week ago (50mg) and have read up on lots of side effects (sore boobs, dizziness, thirst, potential heart palpatations) but have not had much ... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |
Spironolactone & serious nausea Hi Michigander, I don't have much help for you but I also started spiro for the first time a week ago. Like you I hated the pill and would rather take the natural route but that hasn't worked. What do... | In forum Hormonal acne | 7 years ago |