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25Lb Weight Gain In 8 Months On Aldactone / Spironolactone

So sorry for the delayed reply, I never received notification that this thread was still active!  My latest update: I am still taking 100mg orally of bio identical progesterone and my skin...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Spironolactone Questions

I just posted on another thread about my Spiro experience. I started taking it in my late 30's and loved it. Started with 50mg and it worked perfectly. My skin was clear, gorgeous. I stayed on it ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
25Lb Weight Gain In 8 Months On Aldactone / Spironolactone

I started using Spiro over 7 years ago in my late 30's for my hormonal acne. I was on 50mg and it was amazing. Clearest skin I've ever had. As I approached my mid-40's, I noticed that my weight was...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Spiro...my Last Hope

How much spiro are you taking now? I had to do about two weeks at 100mg to see a change and then I dropped back to 50mg.   I have just finished my first week off spiro. So far, still clear. I...

In forum Hormonal acne

10 years ago
Spiro...my Last Hope

Currently the suspected Spiro side effects are: weight gain, muscle soreness/joint pain and fatigue. Or it could be that I'm just a worn out mother of two who is 45 and feels like hell . Not sure,...

In forum Hormonal acne

10 years ago
Spiro...my Last Hope

Hi ShadyLee, I'm 45 and I'm still battling the acne monster too . I've been on 50mg of Spiro for about 5 years and it has kept me really clear (except for infrequent flares on my back). I'm currentl...

In forum Hormonal acne

10 years ago
My First Trip On Tane

SendMeAngels, I just found your Accutane log and it was awesomely helpful! I have you beat: I'm 45 and still dealing with acne and have been on Spiro for about 5 years. The Spiro keeps me clear, ...

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10 years ago