- Don't you guys love this site? 25th March 2003
... ubb/smile.gif[/img] I would have never known about Spironolactone or Skinoren and other facts without it.Even though...
- Stopped Accutane 22nd March 2003
... Ask your Derm about Spironolactone it's the next best
thing to Accutane. I also couldn...
- Spironolactone IS WORKING ! 19th March 2003
... It is not safe to take spironolactone in doses much larger than 100 mg. a day, especially...
- Can Spiro and Accutane be taken together? 15th March 2003
... Anybody ever use Accutane and Spironolactone together?...
- post-partum acne blues... 15th March 2003
... life had this bad of acne either.I started taking Spironolactone and Skinoren this month but so far it is only getting...
- Does anybody notice this with differin? 15th March 2003
... that way.Maybe someday if I get 100% clear using the Spironolactone I will try using the Copper Peptide Serum and Vitamin ... monthly thing today and now is the test of how well this Spironolactone is working.So far I have only gotten a few very tiny...
- Constipation & Acne-Clogged at both ends! 13th March 2003
... my herbal colon cleanse because it interferes with Spironolactone so I don't know WHAT to do now? Also , I can't take...
... similar prescription NSAIDs may decrease the effects of spironolactone and may increase the risk of damage to your kidneys...
- Never even got a chance. 12th March 2003
... Well, NOW I know why my Spironolactone probably hasn't kicked in.I just found that one of ... Licorice.And Licorice blocks the antiandrogenic affect of Spironolactone ! Gees, I can't eat this cause of acne .Can't eat...
- What is SPIRO and does it work for the so called hormonal acne? 11th March 2003
... Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing medication used ... seborrhoea because it has anti-androgenic properties.
Spironolactone is usually slowly increased from 50 to 200 mg daily...
- Does Spiro. cause depression? 8th March 2003
... depression, but isn't. See below under "comments".
Spironolactone
Brand Name Manufacturers
Aldactone by Searle
Spironolac...
- Update and some info on hormonal acne 8th March 2003
... months before and never experienced this. I have taken Spironolactone for a week, then had an allergic reaction and had...
- Need to vent ! 6th March 2003
... my nose from last months cyst ! Sheesh, I wish this Spironolactone would start kicking in.I know its early but maybe...
- Is 2% Salicylic acid (Phisoderm) a Salicylate? 5th March 2003
... on this health site that Salicylates may decrease spironolactone effect.Does that mean my Phisoderm face wash will ... prevent my spironolactone that I take orally from working ?
I also read that ... Aspirin will decrease spironolactone effect.I thought aspirin was a Salicylate.I'm kind...
- TAGAMET for acne ? 28th February 2003
... chronic hives.I am thinking about taking this with the Spironolactone as I saw online that these two can be taken together...
- 5% Spiro Lotion 27th February 2003
... can also get a compounding pharmacy to make topical spironolactone for you.
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- FLUTAMIDE for hormonal acne ? 27th February 2003
... it online and it is supposingly more effective than Spironolactone but not sure how safe it is....
- what's next? 26th February 2003
... get off all prescription meds so Monday I stopped spironolactone also, 2 days later another big breakout.
I am so...
... The antibiotics and spironolactone didn't help me, they did a little at first but eventually...
- I wish people wouldn't post something like this: 25th February 2003
... to least it would be:
Diet - androgen controlling
Spironolactone - supresses effects of androgen
Skincare - makes me...
- BEST FOR ACNE? 25th February 2003
... accutane path, the b5 path, the Loma Lux, DUAC gel, Spironolactone , Proactive, Dermalogica, Neutrogena, Clearasil, etc...
- WOW: I'm OFFICIALLY a happy Azalaic Acid user 24th February 2003
... it probably wasn't the Skinoren.Hopefully my future SPIRONOLACTONE will help with this monthly thing.Meanwhile I got...
- FOODS??!!!! 24th February 2003
... avoiding Gluten (wheat, barely and rye) & taking 150mg of Spironolactone (this at higher dosage or with other drugs NEVER worked...
- [please read] How is your ACNE: survey 24th February 2003
... I hope it helps.I am praying to GOD that when the SPIRONOLACTONE comes that this will help as I cannot take ANY more...
- Amazing results with Spironolactone 24th February 2003
... spironolactone is one of the most powerful anti-androgens available ... can help regrow hair on the scalp. there is a new 5% spironolactone lotion available. i'm waiting for mine to arrive,...
... Wait Spironolactone is just a diuretic that is used in cases with high...
- Any perimenopause people with acne? 19th February 2003
... months, but couldn't tolerate it.
I've been taking spironolactone for the past year and it's just starting to work....
- Spiro question 16th February 2003
... actually the use of spironolactone for acne treatment isn't well documented (some people...
... actually the use of spironolactone for acne treatment isn't well documented (some people...
... Spiro is spironolactone and it is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It can be...
... blockers or antagonists, or with androgen suppression. Spironolactone , estrogen, and dexamethasone are considered the most...
- Aldactone miracle 14th February 2003
... PRONOUNCED: al-DAK-tone
GENERIC NAME: Spironolactone
Why is this drug prescribed?
Aldactone flushes excess...
... amazing results with adalctone or another name is called spironolactone . i just looked at pictures of myself prior to the...
- Spironolactone Lotion 14th February 2003
... see the post about aldactone, it's an oral Spironolactone , the person who posted about aldactone said it helped ... them as well, maybe you're onto something with the Spironolactone idea....
... I have been told that the Spironolactone molecule was too large to be effectively absorbed...
... tall order. Surprisingly, there is such a medication: spironolactone . And it’s not a new medication [7.8.]. For over thirty ... years spironolactone has been used for its anti-androgenic effects in both ... gynecomastia [16.17.].
Applied topically, however, spironolactone does not have systemic side effects [12.18.19.20. ... ]. Clinical evaluators of topical applications of spironolactone concluded, "as far as the topical use is concerned ... , spironolactone seems to be highly effective with absence of systemic ... effects. In my own research, the use of topical 5% spironolactone along with Xandrox 5% solution yielded improved results ... Xandrox 5% alone. Likewise, the combination of 5% spironolactone with Regrowth's 5% minoxidil yielded improved results ... .
Among its other properties as an anti-androgen, spironolactone is a potent competitive inhibitor of DHT at its receptor ... sites [21]. Therefore, spironolactone effectively prevents DHT from attaching to the receptor ... Multiple studies in various medical centers document that spironolactone is effective when applied topically [22].
In studying ... the anti-androgenic effects of topical spironolactone at the Department of Dermatology at New York University ... School of Medicine, researchers established that spironolactone concentrations of 0.01% to 5% produced a dose responsive ... decrease [23]. When both topical 5% spironolactone and topical 5% minoxidil are used daily in the treatment ... 75-80%.
Our extensive R&D have finally produced a spironolactone lotion which almost totally eliminates the inherent ... disagreeable smell of spironolactone . In addition to the 5% concentration of spironolactone ... vesicular pockets of pure, unsuspended micronized spironolactone powder. This should be spread onto the scalp with ... application.
Do not combine medications containing spironolactone and minoxidil in the same container. The medications ... activities. However, since it requires many hours for spironolactone and minoxidil to chemically react with each other ... scalp without compromising each other.
Regrowth's 5% Spironolactone Lotion has a shelf life of more than 18 months when ... 264-268, 1991
7. Menard RH, Stripp B, Gillette JR: Spironolactone and testicular cytochrome P-450: Decreased testosterone ... 1628-1636
8. Menard RH, Martin HF, Stripp B, et al: Spironolactone and cytochrome P-450: Impairment of steroid hydroxylation ... 1639-1648
9. Schapiro G and Evron S. A novel use of Spironolactone :treatment of hirsutism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1988 ... Yang J, Rebar R, Yen S.: Treatment of hirsutism with Spironolactone . JAMA. 1982;247:1295-8.
11. Boiselle A, Tremblay RR ... : Clinical usefulness of spironolactone in the treatment of acne and hirsutism, abstracted ... Clin Res 1978;26:840A
12. Yamamoto A, Ito M. Topical spironolactone reduces sebum secretion rates in young adults. J Dermatol ... E, Gabba P, Ucci G, Borroni G, Rabbiosi G: Topical spironolactone inhibits dihydrotestosterone receptors in human sebaceous ... React 10:115-119, 1988
14. Burke BM, Cunliffe WJ: Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or ... Stripp B, Taylor AA, Bartter FC, et al: Effect of spironolactone on sex hormones in man. J Clin Endocrinol Metabol ... 781
16. Mann NM: Gynecomastia during therapy with spironolactone . JAMA 190:160-162,1963
17. Rose LI, Underwood RH, ... Newmark SR, Kisch ES, Williams GH: Pathophysiology of spironolactone -induced gynecomastia. Ann Int Med 87:398-403, 1977 ... Michaued A, Menard J, et al: Antiandrogenic effect of spironolactone s: Mechanism of action.
Endocrinology 1975;97:52-8 ... Manieri C, Musso MC, Pastorino R.: Oral and topical spironolactone therapies in skin androgenization. anminerva Med,...
- What's Worked and What Hasn't? 9th February 2003
... away in 2 days as a spot treatment. NO, REALLY!!)
Spironolactone 100 mg every other day.
Makeup:
Maybelline cover...
... seem to anymore:
Differin
clindamycin T lotion
BP
spironolactone (I had to go off it, but it did help)
I just started...
- BC for skin after total hysterectomy? 6th February 2003
... progestin that BLOCKS male hormones. I also take 50 mg of spironolactone which also blocks male hormones. I will say that...
- HELP!!! 21st January 2003
... Hormones. My question is can I being a male go on spironolactone , or is it just a female hormonal birth control pill...
- Hormonal acne 21st January 2003
... hormonal acne and I know that birth control pills or spironolactone can treat it. There's this great hormone site that...
- Orhto Update 19th January 2003
... You might recognise the "spir" in it is similar to " spironolactone ", which some women use to control their acne. Spironoculta ... Yasmin pills have a very low dose of spiro. But the Spironolactone derivitive WITH estrogen in the Yasmin pill is the...
- I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!#@$@#!# 23rd November 2002
... check with your doctor regarding a medication called spironolactone . it's used for hormonal acne and it has done amazing...
- Acne finally gone! 5th September 2002
... found it caused me to breakout. I take a low dose of spironolactone in addition to Levoxyl.
I have not found any literature...
- I am an obsessive picker...SOMEone Help Me! 5th July 2002
... at 51, though not very much since A) I was put on spironolactone , and B) I was put on OCD medication. The combination...
- Acne Scar help w/ Sailine Injections 22nd May 2002
... purposes in mind. First I needed to get a refill of my Spironolactone and second I wanted to convince him to give me saline...
- Any success with Spiro ? 23rd January 2002
... in a couple weeks and I would like to ask him for Spironolactone . I have been researching this drug alot and it sounds...
- Paying For BC Pills 16th July 2008
... pill to contain Drospirenone which is a derivative of spironolactone which is an anti androgen, anti androgens block testosteron...
- birth control and weight gain? 13th July 2008
... which has a diuretic in it and began taking 100mgs of spironolactone (a diuretic). Within a month I lost all the weight...
- Yaz Side Effects?? 5th May 2008
... pill but my derm told me I had to take a bcp with the spironolactone I'm taking for acne.
I was on Orthotricyclen for ... in a long time.
Yaz has what amounts to 25mg of spironolactone in it. I take 100mg spiro (which is a diuretic) and...
- Looking for a bc pill w/low androgen levels? 25th April 2008
... fact the drosperinone (sp?) is equivalent of 25 mg. spironolactone which is a diuretic/bp pill that they give women...
- Just wanted to post my positive (so far!) experience with Yaz 30th November 2007
... was on OTC prior to Yaz. Even when taking OTC AND Spironolactone , my testosterone was a little high! Well, after only ... symptoms.
HTHs!
Edited to add....
I am still on Spironolactone ...I have to be. So I guess this PLUS the Yaz (and...
- Opinions? 7th July 2007
... Next month, I am set to go on either Accutane or Spironolactone , whichever I prefer. I need to be on BC for Accutane...
- YAZ.................please reply 26th June 2007
... drospirenone (sp) does make me pee more but I've been on spironolactone in the past for my skin and so I got used to that...
- Attn Mirena users, quick question 10th October 2006
... different topicals but neither worked. i am now on spironolactone , and for the first time in years, my skin is nearly...
- yasmin and possible increase in hair loss 24th September 2006
... progestin in Yasmin (drospirenone) is an analog of spironolactone , which is actually sometimes used to treat hairloss...
- Yaz... not the miracle pill I once thought it to be 22nd September 2006
... elevated potassium from taking an occasional motrin with spironolactone (which is in yaz). I take 100mg of spironolactone...
- Birth control for 14 year old 14th September 2006
... you are uncomfortable with it ask her doctor about spironolactone . It lowers testosterone just like the pill, but its...
- progestin only pill and acne 31st May 2006
... What about spironolactone ? It lowers testosterone like the pill, and if anything...
- Can this happen? 21st May 2006
... taking it? Im stopping the pill today, will go on Spironolactone for my skin issue, and see if things improve...and...
... taking it? Im stopping the pill today, will go on Spironolactone for my skin issue, and see if things improve...and...
- | Need Help With BC | 15th May 2006
... to put you on that because of high testosterone? Spironolactone is a good alternative and it can restore periods for...
- Problems with Yaz BC pill 12th May 2006
... also Yasmin) is chemically similar to the diuretic ( spironolactone ) and causes a diuretic effect. Did you notice that...
- Yaz 3rd May 2006
... take NSAIDs. Yasmin and YAZ have a very low dose of spironolactone - 25mg. I take 100mg and I also take prescription...
... called to be safe) had no problem with me taking 100mg spironolactone , and Yasmin, and prescription strength aleve the first...
... called to be safe) had no problem with me taking 100mg spironolactone , and Yasmin, and prescription strength aleve the first...
- Starting the pill and have some Q's 4th April 2006
... that is possible lol)
6. Yasmin is derived from spironolactone , which lowers testosterone. Its a pretty low dose ... of spironolactone , but enough to help some people.
7. You said your ... While Yasmin alone wasn't enough to help me, my spironolactone prescription ELIMINATED my cramps. Completely. I...
- have to check potassium before starting yasmin? 19th February 2006
... Yasmin has the equivalent of 25mg of spironolactone. Spironolactone can raise potassium. But it is very unlikely it will ... and have no health problems. I take 100mg/day of spironolactone and get my potassium checked about every 4 months...
- anybody on yasmin? 6th January 2006
... emotional. Yasmin is great for my skin. I am also taking spironolactone with the yasmin to help keep my face clear.
I can...
- Breakthrough bleeding while using patch continuously.. can i just stop now? 5th January 2006
... don't want to be bleeding all the time. I am also on spironolactone for PCOS and don't know if that has anything to do...
- your opinion please! 14th December 2005
... 50 days, 45 days...I am pretty normal now. I am on spironolactone to help keep my face clear....
- Generics for Desogen 27th November 2005
... other stuff too... antibiotics, differin, klaron, and spironolactone .
You might also want to consider Yasmin since it...
