Used Spironolactone? Rate It:
Cons:
terrible breakout when stopping
Initial breakout when starting
Pros:
Stopped my cystic/hormonal acne completely!
Cons:
Dry skin
Dry mouth
Always thirsty
Frequent urination
Moodiness
Weight gain
Pros:
Very effective for oiliness/acne
Cons:
Had severe gastritis (stomach gnawing) for years from this - took 6 months to go away.
Pros:
**Weight loss (operates as direutic and helped hormonal imbalance)
**visibly clearer skin
**added confidence
Cons:
**way too many side effects
**long-term potential harm
Pros:
Four months in and It is definitely helping considerably.
Cons:
I like to exercise and I have a real problem with nausea, feeling of muscle weakness and occasional dizziness linked to this Rx. I am also menstruating every 2-3 weeks now which is not a great side effect - though worth it to me.
Pros:
Decrease in oil production
Less cysts on chin
Cons:
Don't have any
Pros:
Side effects are minimal
Doesn't cause nausea like other oral medication
Cons:
Takes a long time to work?
Increases thirst, frequent urination
Pros:
Less hormonal acne
Less oily skin and hair
Cons:
Takes a LONG time to work
Dizziness
Caffeine Sensitivity
Joint/muscle aches
Longer periods
Frequent Urination
Frequent Thirst/dehydration
Pros:
clear hormonal acne, less oil
Cons:
thirsty, can cause hypersensitivity quite badly
Pros:
Skin cleared up almost completely within one month
Larger breasts
Cons:
Weight gain
Periods are heavier and longer
Constant headaces
Didn't sleep well
Urinating often
Pros:
It works!
less oily skin
helps reduce water weight