I have been taking spironolactone for about 8 months now and have noticed some weightgain. Read the side effects of spiro and it doesn't say anything about weight gain being a side effect, however I have noticed others saying they gained weight while taking it. Is it possible spiro could be causing my weight gain?
I've been prescribed Spironolactone and/or birth control to get what remains of my cystic acne under control (it has improved with a new topical regimen, but I still get some cysts around my period, which is somewhat irregular). I would prefer to avoid taking oral medication if possible, and am worried about weight gain. Are there side effects I should be worried about with Spironolactone, beyond potassium levels and increased urination?
I've been taking 50mg for over a year, finally have skin I love (and great hair) but noticed a thickening around my waist and my breasts feel increasingly tender and heavy. I've cleaned up my eating and cut out sweets and dessert but can't seem to lose the 10lbs I gained since starting it. Can I go down to 25mg daily and still get skin benefits ? Any alternative to Aldactone that doesn't cause weight gain?
my doctor put me on 25 mg of Spironolactone twice daily to help hormonal acne. I was researching reviews online and many women have said it caused weight gain and cellulite, and that you can have a bad breakout when you first start on it. my Doctor said most his patients started seeing results within three weeks and did not experience I intial breakouts. Wanted to know why and if Spironolactone can cause these reactions. Is cellulite because it effect estrogen levels? I'm nervous to start it