Spironolactone and Acne: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2023

For Alopecia "I tried Spiro as a last resort for my hair loss, I don't like taking medication for anything. I lost most of my hair when I started junior high school (horrible timing). It grew back in at 20 and am blessed to have thick hair, was able to cover any bald spots that come and go over the years. Spiro gave me side effects that I couldn't deal with. The one thing that I noticed with everyone's reviews was acne and clogged pores and that means clogged hair follicles also. That seems to be the one factor in all reviews."

• Ash...
• September 7, 2016

For Acne "I am a mid-twenties female, and I have struggled with acne my entire teenage-adult years. I was desperate for clear skin, but not desperate enough to go on Accutane. I had to beg my dermatologist to put me on it because she only wanted me to do Accutane. Needless to say, four months and I was still having breakouts. My derm increased to 50 mg twice daily, and that did the trick. I had no zits. For the first time in my life, I had clear skin. I was on Spiro for one year. But then, I wanted to get pregnant, so I had to go off of it. The first three months, I was in the clear, no acne. Then BAM, it came back. Not only did it come back, but it came back so much worse than before. Don't do it, I know you want no acne, but this is not the solution."

• jen...
• July 16, 2017

For Acne "I was prescribed this medication to deal with having breakouts monthly on my chin from hormones. I've been taking this for only a week. Let me tell you first that my body is very responsive to anything I put in it. I usually have one, MAX two bumps per month on my chin, in one week, I literally have FIVE knot pimples on my chin. Not a big deal to you, but I'm 28 and have been super consistent with my breakouts, I have them down to a science. I'll be discontinuing this medication as of today. Sad because I truly had high hopes for future super clear skin, I'm glad it showed itself early."

• jen...
• July 16, 2017

For Acne "I was prescribed this medication to deal with having breakouts monthly on my chin from hormones. I've been taking this for only a week. Let me tell you first that my body is very responsive to anything I put in it. I usually have one, MAX two bumps per month on my chin, in one week, I literally have FIVE knot pimples on my chin. Not a big deal to you, but I'm 28 and have been super consistent with my breakouts, I have them down to a science. I'll be discontinuing this medication as of today. Sad because I truly had high hopes for future super clear skin, I'm glad it showed itself early."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 2, 2021

For Alopecia "Best drug ever for hair loss! I have been on 50 mg for 8 years. I am 58 years old. I have 60% more hair and no more acne. My facial hair has decreased also. Highly recommended."