This would have been my 5th month in with Spiro (100mg, once daily). I noticed beginning in the 4th month that my hair was falling out quite a bit more than usual. Recently, I completely stopped taking it in fear that I would go bald; however, I don't want my hormonal cystic acne back. This is the ONLY thing that has helped me since Accutane. What should I do? My derm says she has never heard of this happening with Spiro- but I've read otherwise. Please help.
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This is an important question and there is no right or wrong answer on how long to wait. Speak to your paediatrician for advice. Overall, the active metabolite of spironolactone (known as canrenone) does appear in breast milk. Studies estimated that 0.2% of the mother's total daily dosage...
3 months is a good timeframe however it should be time to review the dose. Most specialist start at between 50-100 mg, but you can increase PROVIDING your doctor supervises this dose increase. Most of us will regularly check your potassium levels whilst you are on spiro to ensure that all is...
Spironolactone has no effect on the aging of your skin, if anything it clears acne, improving the color, texture/tone, and scarring of the skin. Best, Dr. Emer.