I love Spironolactone! It changed my life. I've been taking is since I was 16 (I am 20 now), and for the most part, it has worked wonders. However, I occasionally bump up my dosage (150 mg now with no side effects) if I experience a break out. When I say breakout, I mean 3-4 pimple a month - not cystic and usually around my period. I'm scared that my face will go back to pre-spiro. Is that possible and is it normal to not be 100% clear after a certain amount of time on the medication. Thanks!
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You can take the spironolactone and your thyroid pill in the AM. Your acne does look like the type that frequently responds to spironolactone , although it sometimes takes a few months. I frequently use it for adult women who I think a mild hormone irregularity may be contributing to the ac...
Yes spironolactone can cause a rash that will sometimes go away on its own. The rash is usually on the feet but it can be anywhere. However spironolactone can also cause what is called a stevens johnson syndrome reaction so if you get any sudden severe worsening of the rash, headaches,...
Thank you for your question. Sometimes patients only need to take spironolactone for a relatively short period of time (3-6 months), other times patients will be on spironolactone for several years to control their acne. It varies on your skin and other acne treatments you may be doing at the ...
