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 3, 2006
Cons:
no period on some months
I would recommend it for acne but keep track of your period and take it as your doctor suggests.
October 13, 2006
Pros:
I have been on spiro for about 9 months, 100mg a day. I have had wonderful results. I had moderate acne/some cysts and now an occassional blemish. I have had no side effects from this medication.
Good Luck!
Cons:
none
try it!
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).
October 8, 2006
Pros:
affordable
Cons:
N/A
This product is a miracle!!I highly recommeded it. I have been suffering from severe acne for over 15 years and nothing worked. I have been to several different dermatologists,until finally one day I met one who perscribed me sprionolactone. This answered my prayers. 50mg of Sprionlolactone in conjuction with a Birth Control pill is highly effective. It takes at least 6weeks to see a significant improvement. But it is definitely worth the wait. Ever since i started taking it i have not had a pimple in two months. Ance is an internal problem not external. The topical meds make help acne but it will not cure it. Spironolactone will cure your acne. Trust me!!! and it's safe to take!!! and affordable!!! you don't have anything to lose. I wanted to share this helpful advice with anyone who is suffering from chronic acne!!
October 4, 2006
Pros:
I'm 49 yrs old, been on Spiro 50 mg 2xday for about 6 yrs. A godsend! I couldn't tolerate BC pills so that was out. No other treatment or RX worked. Spiro is magic for me. I occasionally stop to see if I've finally 'outgrown' it but not yet.
Spiro is a lifesaver and I'm THRILLED. People often comment on my lovely complexion--those words were NEVER heard in my life before using Spiro!!!
Pros:
clear skin in 3 months on 100mg a day