I started taking Spironolatone a little over a week ago and have noticed that my face is breaking out more and my pores seem to be larger/more noticeable since starting it. I also got a Mirena IUD about one month ago. I have been on two rounds of Accutane and since that only worked for a few months, I didn't want to go through another cycle of that. Just wondering if this is normal and trying to be patient and stick it out for a few months!
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Hello! It is not out of the ordinary to get a breakout but Spironolactone does not usually cause this. We us this medicine as a common treatment of hormonal acne in adult female patients. Remember, that it may take up to 2-3 months to find the right dose for you...
Yaz is better than ortho tri cyclin low for acne.. I believe that the risk of blood clots from Yaz is exaggerated. All birth control pills can cause blood clots. you can discuss this with your gyn.
Yaz and spiron. are a great combo for acne in most females.
Typically we start spironolactone at 50 mg daily and increase up to 150 mg daily with normal postassium levels and no side effects. Each patient responds differently and dosing is very patient specific.The effect of spironolactone takes about 4 weeks to show up on your skin, so be patient. We ...