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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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April 11, 2007
Cons:
Much worse breakouts
Jenna, (and others) I have been on Spiro for almost 3 weeks, I am having the same problem. I have no fatigue, headaches, etc, but my skin has gotten WORSE, almost as bad as ever. Bad, painful cysts, and many along my jaw and chin. I feel desperate too. Maybe it is normal? But no one mentioned it. I will review again when I have been on this for longer.
March 22, 2007
Pros:
been on spiro for a week now one pill 100mg a day, along with the topical treatment ziana. so far so good.
Cons:
frequent urination
I started suffering from nodules under the skin as well as folliculitis, when I entered my thirties. My dermatologist first recommended retin-A, as well as having electrolysis to keep the hair from growing and minimize the folliculisis.
January 24, 2007
Pros:
It works! I have been using this for over 2 months and for the last month ahve had NO new breakouts - a record for me.
Cons:
Initially I got a little light-headed and tired but ti went away after the first week of starting or upping my dose. Skin is drier.
I hope this never stops working, it ahs been my saviour.
January 4, 2007
Pros:
no severe side effects, quite effective in conjunction with Tazorac
Cons:
some bleeding b/w periods, no irregular periods as of yet; no really expensive but a significant expense to add per month for ME
Great product and only a few things to watch: no pregnancy while on it and get K levels checked
October 4, 2010
Pros:
-to be determined
Cons:
-the awful minty taste
-breaking out more
Ive just started this medication 2 weeks ago, and since being on it, Ive actually started to break out more and get those "acne scar pock marks"!!! I am so stressed and upset over this and wanting to quit, but Im only into week 2. My derm. has asked me to be on it for 3 months until my next follow up with him. I know this will take time, but so far the initial result is making my skin worse than it was before. Ive always heard/read that when your on acne medication, your skin could potentially get worse in the first stage but gets better later on. I just have to be patient about it I guess. Has anyone had the same effects like I have? HELP!!!
February 14, 2010
Pros:
Few side effects. Feel more thirsty than usual, and decreased appetite resulting in weight loss, but no significant or bothersome side effects for me (compared to some other drugs like birth control).
Cons:
I don't think it's working...
I've passed the 2 month mark at taking 75 mg daily religiously. I can't really tell if it's working or not, but my doctor thinks it's having no effect on me and asked me if I wanted accutane at my last appointment. I said no for now, and so he upped me to 100 mg to see if that will do the trick (even though he was leaning toward taking me off of it completely). DID THIS MED KICK IN FOR ANYONE AFTER 2 MONTHS?? I'm really hoping that it will work because this med is very easy to be on.
August 14, 2009
Pros:
Not sure there are any yet?
Cons:
No results after 2.5 weeks. I have been dizzy and light headed since beginning.
A friend suggested I ask my Derm about it because she had great success. Thus far after 2.5 weeks I have seen nor felt any changes. I do go to the bathroom more and have been consistently dizzy. I was prescribed 100/day ( 2x/day 50 mg). I am now only taking 50mg at night because of the fatique and feeling dizzy. Hoping it takes more time or I adjust so there are no side effects.
January 27, 2009
Pros:
So far all is well after 3 weeks of use
Cons:
A little dizziness and dehydration for the first week but now the dizziness is gone and I rarely feel dehydrated anymore as long as I sip water throughout the day.
I am 32 and still suffer from hormonal acne.
I hate to jinx things, but so far so good. No initial breakout and skin seems to be doing much better. I am coming up on my first period since being on this and have only gotten one pimple when I normally get 4 or 5. I think I have only gotten about 5 pimples total since being on it, if that.I am just keeping my fingers crossed that it will continue working. I am only on 50mg right now and will possibly go up to 75 or 100 if needed after I have used it for a little longer.
January 23, 2009
Pros:
I've been using for one week...and have noticed a difference already.
Cons:
Urinate more frequently, and it seems that as soon as I eat...I have to ease toward the ladies room for a few minutes :( I also have experienced dizziness and I'm a little tired, but not exhausted...also a dry scalp and breast tenderness.
I am on 100mg a day and it seems to be working. I never had acne until now, and I am 25. Its all hormonal, that's what the Derm said....I tried ProActiv, and countless others for the past six months with no success. I have cyst like acne and it is very painful. Since I began taking this a little over a week ago, I have noticed VERY dry skin...but my moisturizer is taking care of it. If you take this med and it doesn't work, try Clyndimicin. It seems to work wonders for others that I know...I have also noticed my sun spots fading.. I am satisfied so far, but can't wait to see my skin actually clear up. I believe this will work and am willing to give it a fair chance.
January 17, 2009
Pros:
Gives me hope, diuretic, less oily skin
Cons:
Tired feeling, having to pee alot more, skin drier
I have been on ethis for about 2, maybe three months. I started on 25mg, upped to 50mg and am now today upping to 125mg. I still have hope that it works, On the lower dose I did not see any improvement. After reading all these posts I sensed the dosage was too low. I am not looking forward to how this will effect my energy level, but at this point I will try anything. I am 35 years old and started having an issue with acne at 25 with my first pregnancy. I've tried it all--crems, gels, accutane 1x, retin-A and every other imaginable OTC treatment. I keep telling myself I am too old to be dealing with this. I pray this will do the trick for me as it has for so many others suffering from hormonal acne. I'll post again in a month or two and let you know what the higher dosage does.
Pros:
Affordably, no side effects