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Spironolactone, oily skin. Been off it for 6 weeks and things are just starting to return.

October 15, 2014
Asked By:leanne38180 in Devon, PA

I took spironolactone for 10 weeks , stopped because I saw no improvement in my acne, oily skin and excess hair. About week and a half after stopping acne, oily skin and excess hair started to get better. is it likely that the medication started to work been off it now for 6 weeks and things only just starting to return would be grateful for the advice Thank you

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