Will I gain weight if I take Spironolactone?

This treatment, althougth not the most common regimen, does make sense.  Since spironolactone is used to treat hormonal flares of acne, and these flares are most likely to occur right before or during your period, using it at this time does make sense.  For people with more moderate to...

A localized rash like you describe is probably not allergic in nature. If you would be allergic to the topical medicine, you should have the rash in all areas where the medication is being applied. An allergy to oral medicine would also have more widespread effect. Based on the location of this...

Any treatment for acne can take 6 to 8 weeks before you might see improvement. So if you have just recently started the spironolactone, you might want to give it some more time. If not, an antibiotic would be a consideration. Antibiotics are available in both oral and topical forms. I would...

Hello and thank you for your question. At this time, there is no cure for acne, and once treatment is discontinued, acne can recur. There are many treatment options for acne, including other oral and topical medications, light therapy, and lasers. I would recommend a consultation by a board...

These medications are okay to use together; however, I would have probably started you at a lower dose on both medications. For acne aldactone or spironolactone of works very well at low doses 25 to 50 mg/day and when I use azithromycin, I use it at 250 mg per day.Aldactone is most...

Hello and thank you for your question. Generally, spironolactone does not cause spider veins. If you are looking for acne treatment, I would recommend consulting a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.