Is it fine to take spironolactone while planning to get pregnant or being pregnant?

Hello and thank you for your question. One of the common side effects of spironolactone is irregular menses, which unfortunately it sounds as if you are experiencing. There are many options for birth control pills, and I would recommend a consultation by a board certified gynecologist. As for...

Thank you for your question.  It is not believed that Spironolactone interferes with oral contraceptive effectiveness.  In fact they are often combined to increase effectiveness in clearing acne lesions.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

Great question.If you are young and healthy, you can eat what you like.If you have kidney dysfunction or are on other medications that make your body retain potassium, then you should consult your doctor about whether you need to reduce potassium intake.To prevent dizziness, drink more water!...

Thank you for your question.  There is insufficient evidence to tell you if Maca is safe while taking minocycline and spironolactone.  From my knowledge Maca is thought to possibly have an effect on female hormonal imbalance, now whether that works by preventing androgen from binding to its r...

I'm not quite sure why your acne got worse with spironolactone.  I have never seen this.  However, given your young age, I would not have chosen spironolactone as a treatment for you, unless you have obvious evidence of excess testosterone (increased hair growth, deep voice, irregular periods) s...

Hello and thank you for your question. Spironolactone does not typically cause weight gain. If you take other medications, you may need to check the side effects of those, as well as medication interactions that may cause weight gain. I recommend a consultation by your board certified general ...