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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'...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

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