I know it could take three months for Spironolactone to work but will I see any results right away?

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Lawrence Osman, MD · Answer

Although it is common to quote 3 months for spironolactone to start working, patients have often told me that they noticed it starting to work before then.  Often in about a month; however, it can take several months to reach its full potential.

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

Any treatment for acne can take 6 to 8 weeks before you might see any improvement. However, many patients can see results very quickly. All you can do is hope you are in that group. If you have a special reason for quick clearing, such as an upcoming wedding or photoshoot, there are ways to get quick results, but that type of treatment is very short lived.                      jlr

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I would say 3 months, but frequently patients report good outcomes after 4 weeks, especially on higher doses. I often combine spiro with a retinoid like adapelene or tazoretene, plus or minus a short course of antibiotics. Blue light (or blue and red) can also help, especially if you have pustular acne. This clears acne faster, however it is not as good as spiro. for hormonal acne. Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia.

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