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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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November 17, 2009
Cons:
I walk up this morning and had a really bad muscle ache...
I don't know what to do( continue or not)
February 5, 2009
Pros:
skin less oily
Cons:
pee a lot more
I honestly have NOT noticed that this is clearing up my acne (yet). I have been taking 100mg once a day for about a month and its almost as if my acne is worse. I also use tazorac at night in addition to this which I have also been using for about a month. My skin looks worse than ever! Its flaky, dry, red, and broken out! I hope that this is just the medicine "kickin in" and it gets better soon.... I have heard to give Spiro at least 2 months so I am being patient.
I have noticed that my skin is less oily, which is a plus.
December 22, 2008
Pros:
cleared up my acne after 2 months
Cons:
i have to pee soooo much now, lol and i get dizzy if i get up too fast, not sure is that has to do with the low blood pressure the pills can cause.
highly recommend if acne is more of a hormonal issue than a hygiene issue. i've been to so many different dermatologists and they all tried to treat my acne with washes and masks...but FINALLY i have a doctor who realized that my acne was being caused by my hormones. 6 years of disappointment, but now i'm actually starting to see results, uhhhhhmazing :)
October 16, 2008
Pros:
It's an inexpensive treatment compared to Accutane and some topical creams.
Cons:
It may take a while to clear up your skin. Also, sexual desire may slightly decrease.
I have tried tons of other products and medications including Accutane, Antibiotics, creams such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Tretinoin, Differin, and Retinoic Acid... all of them worked while taking/using them, but after stopping, the acne came back. This is my 4th. week taking Spironolactone. My derm said that this would be the last resource (the end of the road)...It just started to work.... altough, the first weeks it made my acne worse I am hoping this is it and the final solution. I have to be patient... but it's so hard!!!
June 19, 2008
Pros:
My skin is much clearer and I have less black heads. I've been taking Spironolactone for three months and it's amazing. I'm 36 years and suffers with acne for most of my life. I tried Accutane twice but couldn't handle the side effects.
Cons:
Frequent urination and breast tenderness.
It worth trying if you have exhausted all you options.
May 11, 2008
Pros:
It works.
Cons:
Lower sex drive, feel tired
Use it but ween your dose down after 4 or 5 months.
September 6, 2007
Pros:
I just started using it 3 days ago and already see results! I tried 4-5 different abx's--nothing worked. I was skeptical about using this at first. I'm glad I filled the prescription.
Cons:
frequent trips to the BR, dizziness if I get up fast
If the first three days are any indication, I will be tickled pink when my skin finally clears. I never had a lot of breakouts but when I did, they were nasty. This has helped tremendously
July 25, 2007
Pros:
it pretty cheap and have heard good reports about it
Cons:
only taking it one week so far - but not working at all yet... have probably got more spots..
Does anybody know how long it takes to start working - I am on 50mg/day, have been taking it for a week today... I have noticed some difference in that my spots/acne do not have quite the same amount of fluid/gunk inside.. but i am still gettting lodas and it actually taking longer to go away.. i am worried about scarring as I get them along my jawline and occasionally on my cheek bone, lumps that dont surface to the skin..
February 6, 2007
Pros:
Inexpensive, side effects not too bad
Cons:
Hasn't helped much yet, but I am on a low dose so far.
I am so hopeful about this stuff...but I have yet to see one tiny sign of improvement. I'm only on 25 mg. Most of the postings I've seen show improvement after 50-100 mg. I'll be patient and see how it goes.
January 15, 2007
Pros:
No side effects yet
I have been on it for one week in combination with Diane 35(which stopped "working" to contraol my acne after two year) and my acne is worse-anyone else? How long does it take to work?
Pros:
I can see some changes, cleared up my acne.