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Antiandrogen
Acne.org’s Real World Take
“Spiro” has been shown to work in a real and noticeable way most of the time. However, messing with hormones is messing with hormones and it’s best to proceed with caution.
Antiandrogen
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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June 24, 2012
Cons:
Causes sensitivity to sunlight which can result to terrible sunburn, I had to take Solodyn with the Spironolactone to completely clear my acne, does not help with scarring or red marks
I've been on many acne medications over the years and the Spironolactone has definitely made a difference. I'm a 20 year old female that had been struggling with acne since age 12. This medication has also helped with my blackheads and has cleared up my skin.
November 6, 2011
Pros:
- Cleared up my acne in about 1.5 months
- no more greasy hair
- hardly any facial hair
Cons:
- AWFUL (and I mean awful) initial break out
- Lots of trips to the bathroom at first
- the scars from initial break out . . .
I decided to try this medication before I tried Sprinolactone and i'm glad that I did (in the end, anyways). Spiro is a lot easier to obtain and initially I was put on 25 mg, but then I upped the dose to 50 mg within the first week. I started Spiro on exactly Sept. 15 (and now it is Oct 5). By the second week I had never seen my skin look so bad. I was waking up with new pimples EVERY DAY! And not the small insignificant ones either, the ones that that are big (not like huge cysts though), horribly painful, remain for weeks and then leave behind dark pigment marks. Naturally, I was extremely upset by this. But after reading about others who had similar experiences, I decided to continue use and at least wait it out for just a few more weeks until I hit that "2 month mark". Well it has not been fully 2 months yet but i'm proud to say that my skin has not looked this good in a long time. I'm still oily on my face a little, but my hair... oh man my hair! That's what really makes me love this medication. My hair is no longer greasy. I used to have to scrub it TWICE with shampoo and never skip a day showering unless I wanted to look like a nasty little grease monkey. Yuck. Anyways, I definitely recommend this product before you try Accutane if you've been struggling with acne as long as I have (for seven long, long years) with minimal results. That is ff you can endure that horrible initial break-out and the scarring that is sure to follow (but they are fading away now), because that first stage is BRUTAL. :(
July 11, 2010
Pros:
Less oily skin
Cons:
my cystic acne came back :(
I went to my dermatologist because my skin was too oily and rosac was not doing anything to prevent that. I got on spiro (50mg per day) and not my chin acne is going crazy. I hadn't had a cystic pimple in a long long time. I don't know what to do.
Will this go away if I keep on using it, or will they just keep on comming?
August 14, 2009
Pros:
weight loss, lower BP, happier
Cons:
abesoutly nothing
I have had horrible acne with cysts for 10 years now. As soon as I started taking this med. my face cleared up and had no oil. I for whatever reason feel happy now doc. does't know why, but I do. I just can't believe this... it's amazing.
August 12, 2009
Pros:
Weight loss, Skin seems like it's getting better slowly but surely, Pepperminty tasting pills
Cons:
Frequent urination, Makes me tired
I started using this a little over a month ago and now am up to 100 mgs a day. The pills taste like mints. I'm stilll dealing with acne problems but I have faith that this will work for me. I take these at the same time every day as directed. *Note try to take these before 6pm so you're not up all night running to bathroom.
June 19, 2009
Pros:
It smelled great (like peppermint) but I didn't notice any miracle effects like I read on here.
Cons:
It gave me headaches, I had to get blood drawn every few months (don't like needles!!), and it made me dizzy a lot.
I read so many wonderful reviews on here about how it clears up acne and facial hair, but it did nothing noticeable for me at all.
June 10, 2009
Pros:
clearer skin, less cysts (normally 8-12 each month)-this month only 2! Skin feels smoother, less facial hair growth
Cons:
Feel some weakness, heart palpitations. Swelling in lower arms, hands?
Started taking this "wonder" drug about two months ago. I've had acne since I was 10 years old. Have taken Accutane 3x but each time after taking the cysts, oil, etc. came back with a vengeance. First time IN MY LIFE (I'm 48) that I've had skin that's not loaded with breakouts. I do have a question, though for others that are taking this drug- my lower arms/wrists/hands have been swelling and are painful since I started taking this med. Today the skin is even painful to touch and it feels like my arms are going to 'bust.' Has anybody else had any symptoms of swelling, etc. like this?? I am currently taking 100mg daily.
May 28, 2009
Pros:
Works!!!!
Cons:
None!
I'm a 25yo female on the verge of going on the tans, but want babies i'm a year so my doctor prescribed amoxicillin and spirolactin 2x daily. It has ben 3 weeksand not a new pimple where there'd normally be 5-10. It works! Do it!!
April 29, 2009
Pros:
Its great. I've acne since a teenager. I can't say that I have tried different things for it. I do use professional products for my face and get facials often, but it seems like this medicine is the only thing that made my acne disappear.
Cons:
The only thing that i dont like is that i have to take the pill daily.
LOVED it!
April 14, 2009
Pros:
works well after 2 months...but only for a short time
Cons:
frequent urination
low energy
stopped working after a month
I have been taking Spiro. (50 mg) for a couple months now, along with Tri-Sprintec birth control. I didnt see a change until about the 2nd month. My cysts cleared up around my mouth after 2 months of treatment. But, the clear skin only lasted for about a month! I am wondering if I need to up my dose?
Pros:
Stopped most of my breakouts