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 acne as gotten worse. My doctor has risen the dose to 200mg a day and my acne just seems to be getting worse if anything. I haven't had a period since June and it's now September. It feels like I"m in a perpetual state of PMS. I can't take BC with estrogen or else I'd try that. Thoughts?
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Spironolactone is pregnancy category C. It should not be used during pregnancy. I recommend stopping it as soon as you decide that you are trying to conceive.
As with most acne medications, patience is key. I typically see results from spironolactone in two months, but it can take longer to get the full effect.
Spironolactone is only for women. It makes skin less receptive to androgens, and it will feminize a man. This is why pregnant woman should not take spironolactone (it will feminize a male fetus).