How long should you be on Spironolactone? #SHORTS

It’s hard to predict because everyone’s different. It’s really a personal choice on how long to be on #spironolactone. From experience, women who struggle with acne long term tend to experience acne coming back once it’s stopped. But if it’s mild, it can be well managed with topical treatments.

Since it takes 3 months to see full benefit from spironolactone, I recommend being on it for at least 6-12 months. It’s ideal and safe for long term use, stop if pregnant or planning to conceive, but safe during lactation.

Any questions? 👇🏻

[kttttka]

I’ve been taking it for 4 years and it’s still doing wonders. I tried to stop for a week and I got crazy hormonal acne/pustules.

[Momofukudoodoowindu]

I stopped taking it recently to conceive with my husband. I have veen on it since 2016. So after 7 years. And now, 4 months later, i am developing bald patches on my head, all my laser hair removal has reverted and is growing back, and i have massive clusters of bumps all down my chest, neck, and back. I dont think we, as women, are getting realistic information on coming off of it. Its terrible.

Disclaimer edit: I take it for PCOS.

[minnesotacodingacademy]

Hello, so this is what happened to me after taking this medicine for acne for 3 days.. Today I was going to my aunt's house which is 5th floor. the elevator wasn't working so I went down the stairs. when I reached there.. I literally went blackout. my eyes stopped seeing, my heart was beating fast, I was sweating, I couldn't talk or even call for emergency, I couldn't stand.. I was like am gonna die today right here.. Spironolactone is used to reduce blood pressure, so obviously my bp dropped from normal 80/70. so you can feel that is even risking my heart in the name of curing acne. at this point am mad at myself.. its better I use external creams than internal tablets. I love my kidneys and my heart. cuz they are my vitals and I know there are many people in the hospital wishing to have health. I hope this information helps you before you start these crazy medicines.

[llisagomez]

I’ve been on it for 20 years. Brought my test levels down to zero but grew my hair and I never had acne again

[Cute_Aryda]

As soon as I stopped the Spirolactone, my hormonal acnes came back even worse 😢

[baileygemma]

I had taken it for 6 months and it worked but I had been having bad side effects. Intense itching all over and horrible cramps. So we stopped and now I gained a lot
Of weight. I never gain weight. I can feel it’s fluid retention and my doctor confirmed it. I hated spiro but hope it helps others. My acne did get better. On highest mg and I still had some cystic acne. 🙏

[violetblythe]

I didn’t get any acne again for a year after I stopped taking it. And it was much milder. But the main reason I want to try taking it again is for hair regrowth. My hair is just not as thick without it.

[rhiyance]

I’m prescribed 100mg for my hormonal acne. I’m also an avid gym user, focusing on strength training - I’m worried about losing muscle mass & strength. What are your thoughts & patient experiences with this?

[Kitkatnelly]

Can I stop taking it without any harmful effect, I’ve only been on it for two months and I hate that I can’t have high potassium foods it scares me that it can cause so many health problems I got it from apostrophe so idont really have a in person dermatologist to measure my blood pressure so I just feel like its unsafe

[fromnaras]

Can you talk about the different brands of spironolactone? There’s multiple generic brands like Oxford and something else. Are there any differences?

[uriekunla]

How many days does it take to show symptoms such as breast enlargement

[stacygonzalez]

I am not on it for acne but for facial hair growth. I do want to get pregnant and plan on it so I should take this short term?

[AlejandraRamirez-hrnb]

Ups i took it 3 months and didn't do anything so I stopped it

[natashapassi]

I am experiencing muscle twitching and faster heart rate with aldactone.. is this normal?

[Masha-kdim]

I got linchenoids dertamatis after I stop taking it now I’ve to deal with this skin condition

[derriekwilliams]

Can I use this only on my nose? and tazarotene on the rest of the face? I have Sebaceous Hyperplasia on my nose.

[jaanus]

For facial hair if i take this tablet, after 6 months r 1 year if i stopped afte getng result, wil facial hair cm bck?

[ashimoh]

How long does it take to enlarge breast in men

[AlejandraRamirez-hrnb]

My dr says there's nothing topical that will help :(