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Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO a low androgen/hair friendly pill?

TN_LadyOct 31, 2017
I’m currently taking Yasmin and Spiro for hair loss. I’m thinking of switching to Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO because Yasmin can cause blood clots. Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO a low androgen/hair friendly pill?

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Dr. Barry Ginsburg, MD
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Answered on Nov 5, 2017
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Christina Steil, MD

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 ...

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Yes, you can definitely take spironolactone for your acne while on your menstrual cycle, it is completely safe.

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Thanks for your question.  It is not uncommon for dermatologists to prescribe spironolactone along with birth control and they can work well together.  Please call your prescribing physician's office and discuss your questions, since they might have a protocol they follow for acne and...

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