Spironolactone and Frequent Urination: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2016

For Acne "I'm a 20-year-old female. I've always had mild acne, usually in the forehead, temple, and chin areas. It was something makeup could always cover. About 8 months ago, I went on the Skyla IUD. My periods were irregular, and I started getting hormonal cystic acne. I had at least two bumps on my face on any given day. About 2 months ago, I went to my dermatologist with the problem, and he prescribed me spironolactone. I noticed a difference after two weeks of the medicine. Two months later, I am 100% free of cystic acne and other acne as well! I only get 1-2 small pimples around my period. The only side effect I have is constant urination, which, on top of my chronic UTIs, is a little bit of a hassle. Therefore, I take it at bedtime if I need a bathroom."

• lit...
• March 31, 2019

For Acne "I was prescribed spironolactone for acne. It's off-label and rarely prescribed in the UK. My acne is very severe, and I've tried every acne treatment apart from birth control pills, as I have a stroke risk. My dermatologist prescribed me 100 mg spironolactone to take once a day. My acne continued to worsen for the first few months. I did some online anecdotal research and began splitting the dose, taking it every 12 hours. It started to work! My dermatologist supported the dose-splitting and doubled my dose (100 mg twice a day), and it's been really working since! I have the occasional spot or two, especially around my period. But it feels like an absolute miracle for me! I probably pee and drink a bit more. I've been having two periods a month (although it's more like two half periods), and my skin is significantly drier (all over) even than it was on Roaccutane. I still take each day as it comes, but I wish there would be more research into spironolactone so it could help more people like me."

• Qas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2018

For Acne "Today is my Day 15 taking this medicine. I just want to leave a record here for further reference. Thanks to those who left the positive comments here who support me in continuing to take this medicine. Since I started taking the medicine, the drugs have caused me more frequent urination than before. My face now has new small pimples all over, even on my rare forehead and chin, one or two behind. I also have lethargy, emotional pessimism, etc. Wait. My face has been plagued by acne for four years, and I have been troubled by the fact that it did not break out before. Most of my problems are on my cheeks, all of which are closed comedones. I will continue to take it because this is my last hope. I hope to keep a progress report on how it goes."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2021

For Acne "I went on spiro 25 mg around 3 weeks ago, and my skin is clearing already. I didn’t expect it to work quickly - my doctor said 3-6 months. I’ve gone from 3-4 big, painful pimples and a bunch of smaller ones around my chin to having one small one. Skin feels a bit drier, and I need to pee a lot - but I am so amazed!"