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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.
Used Spironolactone? Rate It:
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February 7, 2007
Cons:
loss of sexual desire
Because of the severity of the acne I will still take it even though I no longer have a healthy sex drive. It sucks but I cannot go back to how my skin was before.
October 17, 2006
Pros:
It' scheap and easy to use.
Cons:
I've been on it for almost 3 months with no change in sight... :(
How long does this take to work???
October 13, 2006
Pros:
Few side effects, amazing results!
Cons:
I'm afraid it'll stop working!
Diuretic affect in combo with yasmin sucks, but it's manageable and diminishes with time.
Spiro saved my skin! After a half-course of accutane (side effects made me stop), countless prescription/over the counter meds, and increasingly terrible cystic acne, research led me to discover spiro. My acne started at age 21 when I went from high-hormone bc pills/no period for 4 yrs to lower hormone pills and started having my period. Yasmin by itself did nothing for me, unfortunately, but when the doc added 100mg spiro/day to the regimen, in combination with benzaclin morning and tazorac/benzaclin pm, my skin cleared perfectly. Now people ask why my skin's so clear! I still get blackheads/zits, but overall it's amazing how the cysts and pimples vanished within less than two months (it's been a year now).
May 19, 2013
Cons:
acnes worse
have been using spironolactone along with doxycyxline and clymadicin topical gel for 2 months exactly, and my acne has worsened. Used to only have acne on my forehead and the occasional chin spot, and now i seem to have a lot more on my chin area and the forehead remains the same as before if not a little worse, none of the treatments seem t have worked. Think spiro may have prevented the antibiotic from working, as im concerned my acne is not hormonal, or at least not caused by excess androgens. when i went on dianette earlier this year, i was on it for 3 months and it also significantly worsened my skin and caused severe bloating and mood swings. Does anyone know if the spironolactone is the cause for worsened acne/ lack of effectiveness of the antibiotic (i previously took tetracycline which cleared my skin after about 2 and a half months, and have used zineryt , both which seemed to clear it previously)
August 12, 2010
Pros:
The promises of less oily skin and less acne sounded nice....also adding a possible weight loss.
Cons:
Unfortunately, I had SEVERE side effects on day 2 and stopped! I had an episode of severe cramping, followed by several trips to the bathroom (diarrhea)....worst of it all is that after I started getting very light headed and my blood pressure plummeted! And this is not including my "fatigue" associated with this med....
I was previously on accutane and had been cystic acne free for 2 years. However, I started getting 3-4 bumps under my chin every month. My dermatologist recommended this medicine. I will call her first thing in the morning to suggest something new. Have you read the side effects....and its "tumogeneric" which means it might cause tumors!!!
October 11, 2009
Pros:
It took about 2-3 months, but my face looks better than it has in a very long time.
Cons:
none
I am 39 years old and have suffered from adult acne since I quit taking birth control pills 2 years ago. I truly recommend this product. I was really oily and have cyst acne, now I am no longer oily and my acne has nearly cleared up. This is really affordable, at about $8 a month. Which is great compared to the topical treatment I was using at $200. I do not have any side effects from this medicine. Highly recommended!
October 10, 2009
Pros:
Clear skin, bigger breasts, no menstual pain, lost 10 lbs
Cons:
none?
best thing ever!
October 5, 2009
Pros:
Reduction in inflammatory cysts, much clearer skin, not as oily,less inflammation, and it helped to reduce bloating also!
Cons:
Fatigue-went away after several weeks. I drank plenty of water, which seemed to help. Increased trips to the bathroom, when I first starting taking. Effects on Potassium.
I tried this after my derm recommended. He wanted to prescribe Accutane, but I was against it, b/c of side effects. He then recommended Spiro as a last resort before Accutane. Within several weeks, I noticed a huge difference. Less inflamed cysts, clearer skin, not as oily, even less bloating. I did have some side effects, (fatigue, increased urination) which went away after several weeks. I am also taking Yasmin, and Aczone, a topical, which also works very well.
September 21, 2009
Pros:
Cheap, effective
Cons:
Thirst
I am 27, and I have been taking spironolactone at 50 mg twice a day for 6 months, and my skin has completely cleared. I will occasionally get a single pimple before my period, but otherwise, this has worked like gangbusters. My only side effect has been increased thirst. I am using a benzoil peroxide wash and trentinoin cream as well. The trentinoin seems to really be helping my scarring.
August 19, 2009
Pros:
treats hormonal acne and leg edema
Cons:
TBD
Just started Spiro yesterday @ 25 mg twice daily (morning and lunch time). I have hormonal leg edema and acne - I had to plead with my derm to give this to me, but he finally gave in. Hope to see wonderful results as those listed here.
Pros:
Cured cystic acne completely