Spironolactone for Acne

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    wagashi

    12 years ago

    I've been taking spiro for about a year (I take Seasonique as my BCP). I started off at only 25mg per day, and didn't see much improvement. But my skincare routine was changing so often (former...

    About reviewer (126 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

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    Rebee

    12 years ago

    I was prescribed this for fluid retention (100mg.a day), but an added bonus of this is that it has completely cleared up my hormone-related acne that I had on my jawline, chest and back. I mean, I...

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    Age44-55

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    lexijojohnson

    12 years ago

    I have not yet done a review on a Rx. I went through some time where my skin started to act up and I needed to try a new OCP. I went on Yaz, and have been on that for about a year. I started to...

    About reviewer (699 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

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    Juliamoore

    12 years ago

    I feel really bad to write my review after seeing previous comments. But I have had enough of my acne for 20 years and decided to try it!!! I searched internet and MUA and heard of this drug. The...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

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    Dentalgirl3

    12 years ago

    After 3 weeks of already good skin, I broke out! I was only on 25 mg/day for facial hair. This drug made me tired and moody! Worst ever.

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

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    Christine2004

    12 years ago

    I have been taking Spironolactone now for almost a decade, at 200 mg/daily. I started taking it because I was experiencing abnormal body hair and body acne from PCOS (even after taking birth...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    sharesda

    12 years ago

    I have always had huge problems with acne since I was 12 and I'm now 32 and still it is a major issue. I have been dealing with cystic acne for years and have tried just about everything minus...

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    mestisa757

    12 years ago

    I've had cystic acne for about 2 years now; since the birth of my baby. This is the only thing that has worked for me and I've only been on it for 1 month. I started to see results in about 2...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

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    ColdFire

    13 years ago

    This stuff is a godsend! I felt like I'd tried everything under the sun for my acne: antibiotics, topicals, Accutane, different types of birth control...finally my dermatologist prescribed me this...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

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    CBC135

    13 years ago

    I have been taking 100mg daily of Spironolactone since January of this year (about 5 months). I have really had success with this product as it keeps my skin relatively clear. I no longer get any...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    TregnierX

    13 years ago

    I have cystic acne, and this medication is a miracle for me! I use Spironolactone 50mg/d and Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% Wash, and my face is totally clear. If you have cystic acne, I...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    gfab19

    13 years ago

    Hello there. I have a question regarding the initial breakout of spironolactone and the dosages. I started taking spironolactone 25mg twice a day on Feb 17th; three weeks into the treatment I...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    dlolly512

    13 years ago

    I'm 26 years old. Always had really oily skin with hormonal breakouts which in turn made my skin completely unattractive - with often zits, scars, rash-like bumps, and painful cysts. I'm now 4...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

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    jeannab88

    14 years ago

    Like everyone else who reviewed this, I have tried everything, including Accutane when I was a teenager. Of course, it came back with a vengeance and was prescribed everything under the sun again....

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

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    monetgrever

    14 years ago

    Spiro has been a lifesaver for me. I used to take it with Yasmin, then I got preggers and had to stop taking both. After I had my baby, I started up again, but the Yaz made me feel yucky, so I have...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    javajunkie787

    14 years ago

    i have had acne for the past 11 years and it has been mild-moderate, but stubborn. ive tried everything - proactive, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, salyctic, nature's cure, birth control pills, etc....

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    monkeytron

    14 years ago

    Unfortunately, Spiro isn't for me. I had to get off the pill (ortho tri-cyclin) due to neurological side effects (blind spot in visual field and left arm numbness). After about 5 months, my acne...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

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    MsFernandez

    14 years ago

    I am 28 years old and had pretty clear skin while I was growing up. I suffered from mild acne at around age 16, but antibiotics a BP wash and MD Forte products cleared it up beautifully. I...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    NoraKnows

    14 years ago

    A note to MUA'ers PLEASE be cautious when taking this medication. It will spike up the potassium levels in your body, which over a long period of time can be harmful to your kidneys and heart. If...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    jweg23

    14 years ago

    Miracle pill for hormonal acne!! :D I had moderate-severe cystic acne for 8 years, I tried everything. My doctor wanted to put me on accutane-- but it wasnt covered by my insurance so it would be...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

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