- Anyone had any probs with potassium levels & spiro? 4th June 2004
... Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic-the only ways I know...
- My skin totally cleared up when I was pregnant, how can I replicate? 2nd June 2004
... pills is such a good idea. Instead, I just started spironolactone two weeks ago (50 mg/ day) and I'm using TAzorac gel...
- Thanks everyone for recommending spiro! 1st June 2004
... you guys mean CIPRO?
I think Spiro is short for Spironolactone . Good luck....
- For all of you acne prone girls.... 31st May 2004
... forgetting to and see no need to since I am taking spironolactone ....
- Ok i need some serious help here! 24th May 2004
... like men sometimes get. My advice would be to try spironolactone . Some people have difficulty getting it prescribed...
- Why aren't more of us guys trying Avodart? 17th May 2004
... enzymes - [Accutane - temp. effects], Flutamide, Spironolactone , Propecia, Avodart, Saw Palmetto, Stinging Nettle...
- I have had acne for 10 years now!! HELP 14th May 2004
... Try spironolactone . Like you, I've had acne for ten years as well. I...
... skin was "extreme" but it is not now.
what is spironolactone ? what kind of medication is it? pill or cream or what...
- Acne and that time of the month? 1st May 2004
... know any ways to prevent these break outs?
I take spironolactone to prevent my monthly breakouts. It's an androgen...
- Does Mederma Work???? 30th April 2004
... tried it a few nights but... ouch!! I've just started spironolactone and once that clears up my acne I'll get back to mederma...
- Aldactone/Spiro users: A quick POLL 28th April 2004
... months, my acne had improved by 50%
I added 200mg of Spironolactone (Spiro) a few months later at age 18. My acne improved...
... anywho, i am very interested in your experiences with spironolactone . it seems we are all in this endless quest to find ... just hadn't done anything at all.
i read that spironolactone is a steroid...should we be concerned about this classifica...
... spirotene? it is supposed to be another generic name for spironolactone . and when is the best time to take it...night or...
- What are these new things on my face?!? 28th April 2004
...
Maybe a dermatologist could give you something. Spironolactone is a popular medication for that type of acne.
...
- Spiro w/o a prescription? 26th April 2004
... spiro for acne. But I told him that I needed more spironolactone badly. I'm still suprised a lot of derms still haven...
- I'm officially PIMPLE FREE after 7 trs of acne! 25th April 2004
... further along the posts on the board I found the name Spironolactone .... I think it might be the Spiro that everyone is...
... Yes, the full name is Spironolactone . Another name for it is Aldactone....
... prescription and is it only recommended for severe acne?
Spironolactone is the generic of Aldactone and is an androgen blocker...
- acne and the monthly curse lol 24th April 2004
... I finally quit that last March and started taking Spironolactone which stopped my monthly breakouts all together....
- Question on BCP....experienced BCP users please help! 23rd April 2004
... Sky77>> Yasmin contains spironolactone , which is supposed to help with acne, but for me,...
- cysts? 19th April 2004
... only thing that has stopped me from getting cysts is Spironolactone ....
- Looking for advice! 16th April 2004
... I would definitely recommend looking into spironolactone . I would give this drug a try before Accutane. If...
- I love spironolactone! 16th April 2004
... Yes, I have to agree, Spironolactone works wonders for me and seems to be the wonder drug...
- Saw Palmetto same as Spiro? 11th April 2004
... It appears as if Saw Palmetto works just as well as Spironolactone (Spiro) does.
The side effects do not mention...
... palmetto is just as effective if not more effective than spironolactone , but I'm still unsure as to whether or not it will...
... way :)
I am still taking it, but I take it with spironolactone , so its hard to tell if its the spiro that's working...
- Won Over By Spiro! 10th April 2004
... Spiro is short for spironolactone . It's an older medicine originally prescribed for ... the high cure rates! Check on a search engine for SPIRONOLACTONE , and read about this med. Maybe print it out, and...
... Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer, if dry
and take one 25mg Spironolactone
P.M.
1-wash with Ovace
2-Retin-A Micro .04% (pea ... -sized amount)
AND take one 25mg Spironolactone
AND take Yasmin BC pill (I've been on this for almost...
- They say acne is caused by hormones, could it be high testosterone? 9th April 2004
... cycles, etc). A favorable product for inhbiting DHT is Spironolactone or the alternatives are Saw Palmetto or Beta Sitosterol...
- Why is Spiro such a big secret? 8th April 2004
... to the doctors earlier this week and got Aldactone ( spironolactone ). I've been to so many doctors about my skin... I...
... Spiro is widely known and understood to treat acne. Spironolactone is normally used to treat people with high blood pressure...
- I now have clear skin! 7th April 2004
... Neutrogena spf 15
Plus: a multi-vitamin and 25mg spironolactone (perscription)
Night
*Wash with Neutrogena's Fresh...
- What can I use besides Retin-A? 5th April 2004
... got clearer in about a month by taking antibiotics, spironolactone and saw palmetto. Now, I am noticing that it doesn...
- Help, acne has taken my life away 3rd April 2004
... though.
If your skin is oily talk to your derm about spironolactone , accutane or the birth control pill. Use accutane...
- Birth Control Pills 29th March 2004
... right now. I think that I had a bad reaction to the Spironolactone in Yasmin. Anyway, most pills, no matter which you...
- Vitamin B 5 27th March 2004
... helping me as much as I would have wanted to and taking spironolactone helped me much more. It works wonders for some, but...
- Hyperthyroid can cause acne 26th March 2004
... always been a week before my period. I am taking Spironolactone , which is helping greatly to control the hormones...
... hormones. I hope the diane will help. I've read about spironolactone (or what it's called!), it seems like it is common...
... hormones. I hope the diane will help. I've read about spironolactone (or what it's called!), it seems like it is common ... too long 'til it did some real bad damage).
The spironolactone has been the only thing thus far that has worked for...
... I don't think my derm has heard of spironolactone , I don't know, I could ask. Is it a serious medication...
- how long until sprironolactone works? 26th March 2004
... and I would highly recommend asking your doctor:
Spironolactone is a medicine that is prescribed for different things ... is not an exhaustive summary of all the things that Spironolactone can and may do, but this is what I have been led to...
- Topical Spiro/Male Spiro Usage 25th March 2004
... I'm also a male who is on spironolactone (100mg/day). I have only been on it for 4 days, so...
... clear up a few misconceptions.
First of all, yes Spironolactone or any anti-androgen or DHT Inhibitor is going to ... neccessary enzyme(s). So a DHT inhibitor will be Spironolactone , Flutamide, Avodart, etc. These do not seriously ... Finesteride. Some find that it's a good alternative to Spironolactone as well.
Stinging Nettle
Pygeum Africanum
...
... Transgender male's dosage. Males must take 200mg - 600mg of Spironolactone to get their testosterone levels low enough to have...
... update if anything postive occurs.
Euro,
Topical Spironolactone has been around for wow...maybe the past 20 years...
... load...but you mentioned on page 2 that you bought spironolactone online. i did too but i am skeptical of that it is...
- Does spironolactone contain progesterone? 21st March 2004
... sensitive to progesterone in general.
However, no spironolactone is nothing but that. It is a sulfa drug and so if ... Of course if you are hesistant than try taking the Spironolactone alone ;-)
Say what did your doctor tell you anyway...
- looking pretty 15th March 2004
... modifying your diet, and if it still persists try Spironolactone . Read Joeh's posts for a true Spiro success story...
- how long until spironolactone works? 13th March 2004
... of females take it. Any advice is appreciated.
Spironolactone has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Talk to your...
- My experience with spironolactone 10th March 2004
... to be honest about how i got spironolactone , i researched spiro in the medical literature and...
... to be honest about how i got spironolactone , i researched spiro in the medical literature and...
... for liver/gallblader cleanse) will affect people on Spironolactone ? Gold Coin Grass apparently depletes the body's potassium...
- The idiots guide to B5 9th March 2004
... oiliness came back to my dismay.
So I tried a new idea: spironolactone , 50 mg/day. So far (3 months in) I'm really happy...
... oiliness came back to my dismay.
So I tried a new idea: spironolactone , 50 mg/day. So far (3 months in) I'm really happy...
... oiliness came back to my dismay.
So I tried a new idea: spironolactone , 50 mg/day. So far (3 months in) I'm really happy...
- ACCUTANE...do this drug work long term or not on most people? 27th February 2004
... help would be appreciated.
Why don't you try Spironolactone , if the Accutane isn't really working....
- Perricone Prescription? & Saw Palmetto ? 17th February 2004
... blocking Androgen receptors (thus androgens effects) than Spironolactone and comparable to Finasteride (for males). Now, you ... workes really well. ;-)
Also if you are taking Spironolactone , then it's doubtful that taking Saw Palmetto will...
- FINALLY!!!! Something that works!!!! 15th February 2004
... i'm standign outside.
p.s. i'm also on 100mg spironolactone and have been doing periodic liver flushing.
what...
- To Those Who Say Changing Diet Cures Acne 14th February 2004
... but my acne only decreased by 50%. I thought adding Spironolactone to the mix would solve everything (blocks 30% of androgens ... taking. Sure BC helped bind some Testosterone, and Spironolactone Helped BLOCK some androgens effects, and Avandia helped...
- gyno/derm WHY WON'T THEY RX SPIRO???? 6th February 2004
... sensitive to normal hormones and if I wanted I could go on Spironolactone . Well 6 months later (new male regular doctor), I ... 3 years. I just read something the other day that Spironolactone only reduces androgen levels by 30%. I must admit ... this is currently my own conundrum. I've been on Spironolactone for nearly 6 years, although I recently stopped 2 ... you get older.
Now back to what I was saying, Spironolactone (Aldactone) has been around quite awhile and has been ... sebacious glands, sweat glands, & scalp follicles Ex: Spironolactone , Flutamide
Type II (66% of DHT)- sebacious glands...
... seen over the years have ever suggested that I try spironolactone . I'm 35 now, & after trying everything under & including ... returned), I finally came across an article about spironolactone for acne & read many posts about it on this Health ... dermatologist's office once again, this time to request Spironolactone . My doctor was reluctant to prescribe it & recommended ... ..less irritating). She finally did prescribe the Spironolactone , and after 1 month of treatment I have really noticed ... lowering of my blood pressure which is caused by the spironolactone (a diuretic). I do feel angry that it has taken so ... ..maybe that's why they're not wanting to use the spironolactone right away for those of us whose acne is caused by ... a hormonal imbalance( spironolactone is relatively cheap). There seems to be a lot of...
- Liver Toxicity/Insulin Resistance!!! 31st January 2004
... am looking into supplements to take to replace the Spironolactone . It did two things: reduced my acne and reduced my...
- blood sugar level 30th January 2004
... increase your testosterone levels. Most anyone on Spironolactone will tell you that they have less desire for sex or...
- fast + apples...second round. 24th January 2004
... this phemonemena and it rendered my Birth Control and Spironolactone near useless (which is how I got here today so it...
- Well, it's official... 23rd January 2004
... cherilyn>> I have taken Spironolactone and there is Spiro in my birth control pill. It helped...
- I have really bad acne.. please make suggestions 14th January 2004
... sister who is 16. Also I suggest an oral med called Spironolactone (or Spiro). Thats what I'm taking right now and it...
- yasmin and spiro 13th January 2004
... half ago, my dermatologist prescribed me 50 mg of spironolactone daily. I asked him if being on Yasmin was a problem ... said not at all. He said that Yasmin does not have spironolactone in it and thought the combination would work well...
- Hormonal acne 7th January 2004
... Spironolactone is a drug that is sometimes used for acne patients...
- crying 5th January 2004
... you'll find your cure too!
What worked for me:
Spironolactone ("Spiro") 50mg/day
Apri BCPs
Aspirin Mask every...
- age 3rd January 2004
... awful. About 2 years ago I started on a low dose of spironolactone and that was like a wonder drug for me. I'm not sure...
- a year after ro acc 2nd January 2004
... chaste berry to the mix. If you want more still try Spironolactone or Avodart. I noticed your a first time poster. Assuming...
- I think Spiro killed my sex drive.... and I'm a girl! 30th December 2003
... articles and info on Spiro (do a yahoo search for " spironolactone & acne" and you'll get plenty). My doc was so impressed...
... articles and info on Spiro (do a yahoo search for " spironolactone & acne" and you'll get plenty). My doc was so impressed...
- Yasmin...not work for some? I'm discouraged 28th December 2003
... bothered me so I went back to my derm and he prescirbed spironolactone (50 mg.) for me and that has definitely helped clear...
- Message for sweetjade 24th December 2003
... had problems with my hair growth and Birth Control, Spironolactone and Avandia, never improved things for me. My current...
- acne/cystic..and sensitive lips.... 23rd December 2003
... Soar, do a search for spiro on this board, or spironolactone . You'll find tons of info.
Funny, I am, also,...
... skin]Soar, do a search for spiro on this board, or spironolactone . You'll find tons of info.
Funny, I am, also,...
- Which is the real culprit? Hormones vs Diet 22nd December 2003
... steriod hormones. (follows along the pathway below)
Spironolactone or Flutamide,etc - Defined as Anti-androgens. Work...
- acne, diet, hormones...my story 21st December 2003
... steriod Hormones) and/or another anti-androgen such as Spironolactone (accidently binds to androgen receptors). Of course...
... your post about this though. Right now I'm taking spironolactone and so my skin is much drier. However, my skin used...
... steriod hormones. (follows along the pathway below)
Spironolactone or Flutamide,etc - Defined as Anti-androgens. Work...
- i'm at a loss for options.... 17th December 2003
...
Another option you might want to look into is Spironolactone (or "Spiro") which is an anti-androgen. I have been...
- persistent jawline acne 14th December 2003
... would be a little painful (a week before my period). Spironolactone is an anti-androgen drug that is used to sometimes ... has never looked better. Search in the archives for spironolactone (sometimes called "spiro") if you are interested because...
- Azelaic Acid 11th December 2003
... about azelaic acid. Are you a girl? Maybe consider spironolactone the next time you go to the dermatologist. It's made...
- What is your AM and PM skincare routine? 10th December 2003
... clear persa gel bp 10%
-take Yasmin bcp, take 50 mg Spironolactone
PM:
-wash with cetaphil bar cleanser and wait...
- 3 months of hell 9th December 2003
... which is an antibiotic. I'm also on a low dose of Spironolactone , but I dont recommend it since you are a guy and it...
- Yay!! I got Spiro today! 8th December 2003
... of drug is it? somebody fill me in please :)
Spironolactone (or "Spiro") is a water pill (diuretic) used to help ... used to treat acne and excess hair growth in women. Spironolactone acts by blocking the effects of testosterone (androgen...
- for sweetjade1 3rd December 2003
... 2mg of Avandia and added back in a lower dosage of Spironolactone (150mg). That combo got me a little bit clearer than...
... 2mg of Avandia and added back in a lower dosage of Spironolactone (150mg). That combo got me a little bit clearer than...
- SweetJade1, Please Help.... 2nd December 2003
... has Cyproterone to block effects of androgen)
Spironolactone (diuertic for high blood pressure, DHT conversion...
- Spironolactone 28th November 2003
... The name on the prescription bottle simply says " spironolactone ". I think that is the generic of aldactone but I might...
- Finally getting Yasmin tomorrow! 12th November 2003
... I think that the Yasmin (primarily because of the Spironolactone in Yasmin) was bringing about the cysts. (which, I...
- Does smoking pot aggravate your acne? 7th November 2003
... ever poisoned themselves with accutane, antibiotics, spironolactone , alcohol, pain killers, sugar, cola, ANXIETY, WORRY...
- Which BCP helps Acne and will not make you gain weight? 3rd November 2003
... headache. I wanted to try Yasmin but since I am also on Spironolactone , my doctor doesn't recommend taking Yasmin and Spiro...
- Diane35+Spiro to help water retention??!!pls help 16th October 2003
... not sure what that means in terms of medicine) of spironolactone and has the equivilent of 25mg of spiro per tablet...
- Hirsutism/acne/oily skin/excess hair 14th May 2003
... country where I can get birth control pills and possibly spironolactone without a prescription.
I seriously canīt wait...
... hair.
I found out the hard way that not being on Spironolactone for 6 months after taking it for 6 years that I was...
- Ever heard of this? 4th April 2003
... I took spironolactone for 5 years from 92 - 97. It cleared me within about...
- dating and acne - how do you cope? 2nd April 2003
... Chatty, I am on Yasmin, which has Spironolactone in it and is suposed to help just like Ortho. Ortho...
- NOTHING WORKS 31st March 2003
... Accutane YET but I have managed to control my oil with Spironolactone and as long as it keeps me from getting those big...
- Will things ever go back ? 31st March 2003
... good though. I take yasmin birth control and 50 mg spironolactone daily. I also use only glycolic facial cleanser and...
- First derm appointment this week. im nervous. dont know what to ask etc 31st March 2003
... showed her a study that I found that showed topical spironolactone improves acne and she gave me a prescription for it ... want to try this first before trying the oral form of spironolactone because of the possible side effects. Since you are...
