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How Long Until Results from Spironolactone (Aldactone) Can Be Seen and my Skin Starts to Clear Up?
I was prescribed 100MG tablets daily to help combat my acne. I'm curious approximately how long until I should start to see results.
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Is Spironolactone a Safe Acne Treatment?
I am a 20 yo female who has been dealing with mild-moderate acne for about 7 mnths now. Before this year, I never struggled with skin problems....
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What is the Most Effective Dosage of Spironolactone to Fight Acne?
I know it will vary from person to person, but I'm curious if there is a certain dosage that is considered the most effective for combating hormonal...
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Should Spironolactone for Acne Be Stopped Before Pregnancy? If So, How Long Does It Need to Be Discontinued Before Conceiving?
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Can Too High a Dose of Sprionolactone Make Acne Worse?
I am a 22 year old female who has been struggling with acne since the age of 19. I have been on Spironolactone 150mg since July 2011 and recently my...
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Spironolactone May Be Helping my Moderate Acne. but my Skin is Dry, Red, and Irritated?
I've been using Spiro for 4 wks now (25 mg daily the 1st 2.5 wks and 50 mg daily for the past wk and a half). I also got a mild chemical peel a wk and...
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Blood Clots After Using Spironolactone to Treat Hormonal Acne
I am experiencing blood clots that are not related to my menstrual cycle. I have read about GI bleeding contraindications, is this something I should...
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