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Spironolactone - Will weight gain with aldactone usage go away once the body adjusts?
I have been taking aldactone 50 mg a day for almost 3 months for acne. I have noticed some improvement, however, I thought I would have fewer breakouts. I have noticed that I've almost gained 10 pounds without changing anything in my daily diet and exercise routine? Will the extra pounds be... read more
Has anyone experienced hair loss while taking spironolactone?
I am 42 and have had acne on and off since the age of 13. I've taken EVERY medication with the exception of Accutane, but find that Spironolactone works the best (in conjunction with Tazarac and Benzaclyn). I've recently started taking a dose of 100mg/day - up from my original 50 mg -and... read more
Accutane - I'm taking Acnotin 20 and have got many more pimples recently. Is this normal?
My face now has more pimples than before. Not sure whether Acnotin 20 is suitable for me?
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