[QUOTE=Jacqueline807;3476697]I took it about 6 months ago and it did nothing for me, except give me nose bleeds every single day. Everytime I washed my face or showered, my nose bled. So obviously, I got off spiro :jester:. Anybody else go through side affects like that??
I started spiro 3 days ago and the nosebleeds started yesterday. I was thinking it was because one minute my nose is dry, and the next it runs. I am also on Doxycycline, Differin gel, Finacea cream, and use Rosaderm cleanser. You would think I have it bad - but really I dont. I am just 33 and sick of the acne!
[QUOTE=nancid75;3484846]I started spiro 3 days ago and the nosebleeds started yesterday. I was thinking it was because one minute my nose is dry, and the next it runs. I am also on Doxycycline, Differin gel, Finacea cream, and use Rosaderm cleanser.
Wow, so I'm not the only one with the nosebleeds. I was also taking Doxycycline while on Spiro. But they didn't do much at all, so I'm off both now. Bactrim is wonderful.
sidraz7 and goosepimples - please post updates on your progress. I am about two months in 100mg now and still having mild breakouts, continuing acne regimine and taking doxycycline to help until the spiro works. I noticed some days I think I am completely clearing, then bamo! a new set of zits will arrive. Even so, nothing compared to the cysts I was getting. One thing to report, any body acne I had on my back, neck, chest, ears, etc . . . has completely disappeared on the spiro. good luck to you and please post, I am monitoring your progress and hoping for the best for all of us.
Hi there goosepimples and sidraz7 - here is my weekly report 2 months in.
I AM CLEAR !!! I am not saying there is not the occational little pimple, but we all can deal with that. The acne on my face is coming out in little dry plugs when I push on them. Glycolic acid for 1/2 hour at night really helps get the last of it out and calm the skin. The Oil is almost gone, I actually need a moisturizer now. I attribute this to starting oral antibiotic doxycycline about 2 weeks ago and drinking just water and unsweetened green tea and a sparing diet. Also I am cheating and taking 150mg, the 100 from my new script and 50 from the old one, and I am still using my acne regimine. I have heard people say you can lower the dose once the acne is under control. Getting ready for my visit from aunt flo, we will see . . .
Goosepimples, I should warn you, I took minocycline for years along with bcp.
When I would get a bruise it wouldn't go completly away, dark circles under the eyes and hyperpigmintation on my face especially if I went in the sun. My pcp had me on the mino, I went to a derm and showed her the old bruises I had. She said it was the mino, there are studies that prove it and put me on doxy. I think it's long term use though that causes that, so if you are just going to take for a while until you get through the rough patch, maybe that won't happen.
goosepimples, I am so glad to hear you are finally clearing up! Isn't it exciting? People just don't understand what acne does to your life. I have been off the minocycline for 7 months now and the melasma is almost all gone. I am still taking doxycycline about 5 xs a week, and still getting a few pimples here and there, but it's so minor I can't complain. I need to change my skincare though, skin and hair getting dry. I have hypothyroidism too, so that causes dry skin/hair too. I saw a friend over the weekend, and thru casual conversation found out that she has been on spiro for 9 years. Her skin is just beautiful, she is a fair redhead. She said spiro is the most wonderful drug for women that have hormone imbalances due to one thing or another. She just loves this stuff and takes only 50/day. Why drs are not using it more I have no clue. good continued luck! You might have a few more breakouts, but nowhere near as severe as the medicine continues to clear your skin. Just watch your potassium intake. Take Care.
