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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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November 6, 2012
Cons:
Causes birth defects!
Dehydrating
Makes your pee smell/look funny
Affects your fertility and cycle
This was recommended to me by a doctor in South Carolina after I used Accutane, Birth Control, and every prescription cream on the market. It really helped with the acne, especially the cystic stuff. However, it wasn't until I moved with a new doctor that I found out it causes sever birth defects if you get pregnant while on it. I was told that it levels out hormone fluctuations. This was a big problem for me as I do not take birth control. After deciding to do natural family planning (Creighton method), it became even more clear to me how bad it is for your body to alter your hormone fluctuations throughout the month. It took me several months (almost 6) to gain back normal fertility after I went off this medication. Note: that does not mean you are infertile, my cycle just wasn't normal and predictable.
I am also an active runner, constantly training for marathons or half -marathons and I found this medication too dehydrating while I am training. More than any other medication I've been on.
Finally, when I moved to Nebraska, the doctor took me off the medication right away because it's bad to be on for long periods of time because of the damage it can do to your body. I wish the first doctor had told me all of the side effects.
December 18, 2009
Pros:
Oh my goodness. Just one, a much lighter and shorter period. That's it!
Cons:
Oh wow, every side effect you can think of. Bloatedness, sore breasts, roller coaster nausea, worse breakouts, no improvement what so ever.
I was very disappointed with this product as the reviews here, have loads of happiness spilling over this medication. I was unlucky with this product and am very frustrated on where to turn next as I am 36 and can not go back on the pill as it will have detrimental affects as I am in a higher risk category to develop blood clots in my legs. Also, yes, with this product it can develop birth defects in a male. Beware ladies. It's not always as safe as they tell you.
December 25, 2009
Pros:
Could possibly help if I had taken a high enough dosage.
Cons:
Mad me very, very, thirsty..
I have a pre-disposition for drinking massive quantities of water daily. I don't have diabetes, but I'm constantly thirsty. This product made me RAVENOUSLY THIRSTY. The kind of thirsty that almost makes you freekout if you hear running water (fountain or toilet) and don't have access to drinking water.
I ended up getting off of it when I had to have knee surgery and couldn't walk to the sink every 30 minutes to get more water.
August 3, 2013
just started taking this
Pros:
less oil
Cons:
not long enough for improvement
just started taking this drug about 3 weeks ago not really any improvement with acne, just skin is a little less oily! we will see what happens in the next 6 months I will keep you guys posted
February 15, 2013
Pros:
None
Cons:
Caused hormonal acne
I'm not totally against this pill. I believe it can help a lot of women if given to the right person. Please please only take this if your acne is truly hormonal( break out bad around your period and/or have acne around your chin and jawline) thanks to spironolaconte I now have hormonal acne. I break out around my period. Before I would never count the days of when my period is now I do and I dread it living in fear of how bad the breakout is going to be. I've been off of it for 6 months now and no improvements. It has ruined my life.
June 15, 2012
Pros:
Sort of worked--clears me up somewhat w/PMS-time acne
Cons:
-Worry about side effects such as potassium levels and interactions with other meds
-Takes too long to work
-Constantly taking medication
-Expensive
-Requires continuing visits to derm
-Suspected it affected my moods and weight
This helped a little bit, but I just don't like taking medication that seems to be quite powerful. I've continued my quest and I am starting to get enthusiastic about GREEN TEA. It worked faster and better than this stuff.
January 3, 2012
Pros:
Supposed to be good for hormonal acne.
Cons:
My 12 year old was spotting after a couple of weeks on this medication, so the doctor took her off it right away.
Be careful and be in communication with your doctor while taking any medication.
September 27, 2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Very dry skin.
Weight gain.
Dehydration.
No improvement in acne.
This medication caused me to be thristy all the time, I could not drink enough water, and I had to urinate every 30 - 40 minutes. gained 10 pounds, with no change in diet or exercise. This medication did not help my acne at all.
November 4, 2011
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
HORRIBLE CYSTIC ACNE, HAIR LOSS
This drug is absolutely, positively the absolute worse drug i have ever taken. I was completely clear before starting this medicine. Almost immediately I started to breakout in massive cysts. Every two weeks a new one would sprout. I stuck it out for two months, but i just couldn't take it anymore and stopped completely 21 days ago. I am now left with many hyperpigmented areas, a scar, a huge crator, and a hypertropic scar. This drug ruined my skin. I had to give a rating, but i would rate this minus one hundred, its disgusting what it did to my skin.
April 9, 2011
Pros:
I just started 10 days ago so of course im not here to write a review yet, but i had a question for 'kindal' from scottsdale.
Cons:
i am wondering if i will get an initial breakout, i have done months worth of research about spiro so i understand what im getting myself into
hopefully "Kindal" reads this because I wanted to know if you had an intitial breakout like a lot of people do. also, how long have you been using it, & you say you're on 25mg? is that all you've ever used or did you go up higher in mg? i wish there was a better way other than the message boards to ask peope questions on here! lol is your skin nice & clear now? like really clear? thanks kindal!
Pros:
Helped to prevent acne
Lighter or non-existent periods